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How to disable proxy on Windows & Browsers?

We have covered a detailed article on How to Set Up a Proxy in Windows?. Now we are done with the setup, and it’s time to learn how you can disable proxy on Windows and the major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).


Windows

1. Login to Windows Operating System → Open Start → Settings.

navigate-to-settings-windows-2016

2. Navigate to Network & Internet.

navigate to network and settings windows

3. Again, navigate to Proxy.

navigate to proxy settings

4. Here, you need to disable three options,

  • Automatic proxy setup → Automatically detect settings.
  • Automatic proxy setup → Use setup script (If you have configured any proxy scripts).
  • Manual proxy setup → Use a proxy server.
how to disable proxy in windows

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge browser directly takes the proxy settings from the Windows operating system. The steps to disable are just the same but using edge, we will elaborate on how you can navigate to the proxy settings,

1. Login to Windows → Search and open Edge browser.

search and open microsoft edge browser

2. Top right corner you have “:” option, click on itOpen Settings.

navigate to settings microsoft edge

3. Using search option, search for “Proxy” → Click on Open your computer’s proxy settings.

search and open proxy settings microsoft edge browser

4. Here, you need to disable three options,

  • Automatic proxy setup → Automatically detect settings.
  • Automatic proxy setup → Use setup script (If you have configured any proxy scripts).
  • Manual proxy setup → Use a proxy server.
how to disable proxy in windows

Google Chrome

1. Search and open Chrome.

search and open google chrome browser

2. At top right corner, click on “:” → Open Settings.

navigate to settings google chrome browser

3. Then navigate to AdvancedSystemClick on Open your computer’s proxy settings.

chrome settings proxy

4. Here, you need to disable three options,

  • Automatic proxy setup → Automatically detect settings.
  • Automatic proxy setup → Use setup script (If you have configured any proxy scripts).
  • Manual proxy setup → Use a proxy server.
how to disable proxy in windows

Firefox

1. Search and open Firefox.

search and open firefox browser

2. Next, open application menuClick on Settings.

open application menu firefox browser

3. In General SettingsNavigate to Network SettingsClick on Settings.

general settings then network settings firefox

4. Select No proxyClick on OK to save the changes.

select no proxy and click on ok firefox browser
Updated on May 21, 2022

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