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Can't find network proxy

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by Wilber69, 2011/10/24.

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    Wilber69 Inactive Thread Starter

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    My computer can see the network, but this error comes up everytime I try to access the Internet:

    'Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings.'

    Any help would be of great help.

    Thank you,

    Wil
     
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    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Power down the Modem, router and the PC. Power on the Modem and give it a minute to settle down. Then do the same with the Router. Then turn on your PC.
     
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    Thanks MrBill,

    I did that but still getting the error. I can see the other computers on the network but can't access the internet.

    I hope that helps.

    Wil
     
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    Is it a corporate or a home network ?
     
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    If this is a home network, then no need to use a proxy. Some malware will change the Internet connection settings to use a proxy server and after the malware is removes the proxy connection settings remain.

    Go to Internet Options > Connections tab > LAN settings and uncheck everything on that page.
     
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    This is a Home network, no proxy needed.

    Everything is unchecked in LAN settings.

    Wil
     
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    There's a good possibility that you have malware on your computer. The message "Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings" should only be given when networking is set to use a proxy server.

    Read this post, then post the requested log(s) in the Malware and Virus Removal forum.
     
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