Lost internet connection. Says "network can't find proxy address"

Hi TopHatter,

·         Are you trying to connect to Wired or wireless network?

·         Any recent changes made to the computer prior to the issue occurred?

First, make sure that the proxy settings for Internet explorer are not enabled. Follow the steps to check this.

1.      Launch Internet Explorer.

2.      Click Tools and click Internet Options.

3.      Click on Connections Tab and click on LAN Settings.

4.      Make sure that below Proxy Server none of the options are checked. If anything is checked, please clear the box.

 I suggest that you check if you are able to connect to internet hardwired to the router.

If your computer is having problems connecting to the Internet, or to other computers on a network, try using one of the networking troubleshooters to fix the problem.

Open the Network troubleshooter by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area, and then clicking Troubleshoot problems

Open the Internet Connections troubleshooter by clicking the Start, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

Follow the steps from the link below which might help you to fix the issue: Open networking troubleshooters: **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-networking-troubleshooters**

Using the Network troubleshooter in Windows 7: **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Using-the-Network-troubleshooter-in-Windows-7**

If you are unable to connect to your wireless network then follow the steps from the link below:

How do I fix network adapter problems?: **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-fix-network-adapter-problems**

Thanks and Regards:

Swathi B - Microsoft Support. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.