How to Disable Proxy in Internet Explorer
Are you experiencing connectivity issues while using Internet Explorer and suspect that a proxy setting might be causing the problem? Disabling the proxy server in Internet Explorer can help resolve such issues. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to disable proxy settings in Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer
First, launch the Internet Explorer browser on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop or searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access Internet Options
Next, click on the gear icon located at the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. This will open the Tools menu. From the dropdown menu, select “Internet Options.”
Step 3: Go to the Connections Tab
In the Internet Options window, you will see several tabs at the top. Click on the “Connections” tab to access the proxy settings.
Step 4: Disable the Proxy Server
Under the “Connections” tab, you will find the “LAN Settings” button. Click on it to open the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window. Here, you will see a checkbox labeled “Use a proxy server for your LAN.” Uncheck this box to disable the proxy server.
Step 5: Apply and Close
After unchecking the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” box, click the “OK” button to save the changes. Then, click “OK” again in the Internet Options window to close it.
Step 6: Restart Internet Explorer
To ensure that the changes take effect, restart Internet Explorer. You can do this by closing the browser and then opening it again.
Congratulations! You have successfully disabled the proxy server in Internet Explorer. This should resolve any connectivity issues you were experiencing. If you need to enable the proxy server in the future, simply follow the same steps and check the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” box before applying the changes.
