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my proxy server is always turning on, it always shows http=127.0.0.1:8080;https=127.0.0.1:8080. when i use chrome to browse it shows Unable to connect to the proxy server. what should i do to stop it, i always reinstall windows any time it happens. am using windows 10.
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Anonymous
2019-01-13T16:31:59+00:00 -
Anonymous
2019-01-15T18:54:23+00:00 am using only windows defender.
am not using VPN, i share hotspot to my system from my phone to browse, since theg proxy server has been switching on automatically carrying this (http=127.0.0.1:8080;https=127.0.0.1:8080) i have not being able to browse.
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Anonymous
2019-01-14T21:10:45+00:00 Hi uche_ucy
My name is Sarah Kong and I am an independent adviser that is here to try and help you with your issue.
So basically you can not turn off the proxy settings in the manual?
Are you using a 3rdparty antivirus or firewall?
Are you using a VPN?
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Anonymous
2019-01-14T19:05:11+00:00 * Merged
my proxy server is always turning on, it always shows http=127.0.0.1:8080;https=127.0.0.1:8080. when i use chrome to browse it shows Unable to connect to the proxy server. it makes me unable to browse with my system.
what should i do to stop it, i always reinstall windows any time it happens. am using windows 10.
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Anonymous
2019-01-13T22:19:19+00:00 What I can recommend is that you completely repair the operating system, but first you must backup your files, although with this method the data is not lost but it is a good idea to backup as a security measure, third-party applications if they are uninstalled, check this link.
https://www.intowindows.com/repair-windows-10-i...
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