How to fix proxy server not responding issue on Windows 11/10?

Many users face proxy server not responding issue when accessing the Internet through popular web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc. The main reason why this error may appear on your computer may be due to incorrect proxy settings. Incorrect proxy settings can be corrected by disabling the proxy, so we can resolve the issue.

In this article, we have explained 3 different methods on how to easily disable the proxy in your machine and thus resolve proxy server not responding issue. Read on to learn this simple trick.

Method 1: Disable proxy via Internet Properties

Step 1: Press Win R simultaneously key to launch the Run dialog box.

When it opens, enter inetcpl.cpl and press Enter to start Internet Properties.

Step 2: First click on the "Connection" tab.

Next, click the button named LAN settings.

Step 3: In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, select and Automatically detect settingscorrespondingcheckbox.

Next, uncheck the checkbox corresponding to Use a proxy server for your LAN.

After all is completed, click the OK button.

That's it. You can try to check if the problem still exists. If it persists, continue to the next method.

Method 2: Disable the proxy via registry settings

This method involves changing your registry settings. Incorrect registry settings can cause serious problems, so it is always recommended that you back up your registry keys before making any changes. Therefore, please make a backup before proceeding.

Step 1: Press the Win and R keys simultaneously to open the Run window.

When it opens, type regedit and press Enter.

Step 2: In the Registry Editor window, perform the following steps:

1. Copy and paste the following URL and press Enter.

   计算机\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet 设置

2. Make sure the Internet Settings folder is selected in the left pane by clicking once.
3. In the right pane, right-click and click the Delete option for all of the following keys in the list below.
   1. Migration Agent
   2. Agent Enable
   3. Proxy Server
   4. Proxy Override

Note: In the screenshot below, the ProxyOverride key is not present. But if it exists, it must be removed.

Please check if your issue has been resolved. If not, try restarting your machine.

If the problem persists after restarting, please try the following methods.

Method 3: Disable the proxy through the Settings app

Step 1: Press the Win I key simultaneously to open Settingsapp.

In the left pane, click the Network & internet tile, and then in the right pane click the ##Proxy's tile.

Step 2: Now under the Manual proxy setup section, click on the name Edit button.

Step 3: A new window named Edit proxy server will now open. Here make sure that the toggle button corresponding to Use a proxy server is turned off. Click the Save button.

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