Title: *How Do I Turn Off a Proxy Server? – Need Help Disabling It!*
Hey everyone,
So I’m kinda stuck here. I need to figure out *how do i turn off a proxy server*, but nothing’s working for me. I tried the usual steps—going into settings, network stuff, but it’s still active somehow?
I’m on Windows 10, btw. Went to *Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings*, unchecked the proxy box, hit OK… but my browser’s still routing through it. Even restarted my PC, no luck.
Am I missing something? Or is there another way to disable it completely? Maybe a command or something?
Appreciate any tips! Thanks in advance.
(Also, if anyone’s got a Mac solution, throw that in too—helping a friend who’s equally confused.)
Cheers!
Hey! Had the same issue last week. Unchecking the proxy box in LAN settings sometimes doesn’t stick. Try this:
Open Command Prompt as admin and run:
`netsh winhttp reset proxy`
Then restart. Works like a charm for me.
For Mac users, go to *System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies* and uncheck anything there.
Hope that helps!
Ugh, proxies can be such a pain. If you’ve already tried the basics, maybe a sneaky script or malware is forcing it?
Run a quick scan with Malwarebytes (free version’s fine). Also, check your browser extensions—some VPNs or ad-blockers mess with proxy settings.
For Windows, try resetting your network:
`Settings > Network & Internet > Network Reset`
Let us know if that fixes it!
Yo! If you’re still stuck after disabling the proxy in LAN settings, check your browser too. Some browsers (looking at you, Chrome) override system settings.
Go to:
`chrome://settings/system` (or `edge://settings/system` for Edge)
Turn off *"Use a proxy server"* there.
Also, Firefox has its own proxy settings under *Options > General > Network Settings*.
Double-check those!
Pro tip: Sometimes group policies enforce proxies, especially if you’re on a work/school PC.
Hit Win + R, type `gpedit.msc`, then navigate to:
*Computer Config > Admin Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer*
Look for *"Make proxy settings per-machine"* and disable it.
If gpedit isn’t there, you might need Pro/Enterprise Windows.
Mac folks: Terminal command `networksetup -setwebproxystate off` can force it off.
UPDATE: Whoa, thanks for all the suggestions! The command prompt trick (`netsh winhttp reset proxy`) totally worked.
Weirdly, my browser was still acting up, but resetting Chrome’s proxy settings fixed it. Didn’t realize browsers could ignore system settings like that.
Still gotta help my Mac friend—gonna try the Terminal command next.
You all rock!
Had this exact issue! Turns out my antivirus (Avast) was silently routing traffic through its "web shield" proxy.
Check your AV settings—sometimes they add their own proxy without asking.
For a nuclear option, reset IE settings entirely:
`Internet Options > Advanced > Reset`
Works for Edge/Chrome too since they share some backend stuff.
If you’ve tried everything and the proxy WON’T DIE, maybe it’s a registry thing. Backup first, then:
1. Open regedit
2. Go to `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings`
3. Delete the `ProxyServer` and `ProxyEnable` keys.
Restart after. Risky, but effective.
For Mac, try `sudo networksetup -setwebproxy "Wi-Fi" "" ""` in Terminal.
