Why is the Proxy section not visible in my Network & Internet menu?

Domenico Serra 5 Reputation points
2023-02-28T20:18:50.4433333+00:00

Hi all,

my laptop does not have proxy settings in the Network & Internet Settings tab. When I use search to find the proxy settings, I can't enter them. I've tried resetting the network, flushing dns, disabling and re-enabling the proxy from regedit but nothing has changed. Any suggestions?

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,506 Reputation points
    2023-03-01T16:52:14.84+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to IE Proxy settings.

    1. Please stop if WinHttpAutoProxySvc service is running
    2. Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

    Scroll down

    Click Network adapters

    Click Run the Troubleshooter

    1. Open Microsoft Edge.

    Go to Settings on Microsoft Edge.

    Click on View advanced settings.

    1. Disable any Antivirus program or Windows firewall you may have for temporary purpose.

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  2. Limitless Technology 44,506 Reputation points
    2023-03-01T16:52:31.9133333+00:00

    Double post

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