Find out & reset WinHTTP Proxy Server Settings in Windows 11/10

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This post volition show you how to find the Proxy Server Settings of your Windows computer using PowerShell, CMD, Registry, etc. Also, if you are facing problems downloading Windows Updates, or other network connection issues, yous may want to reset Proxy Settings on your Windows x reckoner and run across if that helps you.

What is WinHTTP proxy

Says Microsoft, Windows HTTP Services (WinHTTP) is a engineering for accessing HTTP that provides developers with a server-supported, loftier-level interface to the HTTP/1.one Internet protocol. WinHTTP is designed to be used primarily in server-based scenarios by server applications that communicate with HTTP servers. WinHTTP is also designed for apply in system services and HTTP-based client applications.

How to check Proxy Server Settings in Windows xi/10

I exercise not employ a Proxy, so some entries may not exist visible in my screenshots.

ane] Control line

Y'all take to make use of the built-in netsh.exe tool in your Windows operating system.

To view your computer's proxy data, open up an elevated command prompt, type the following command, and and then press Enter:

netsh.exe winhttp show proxy

There are other ways to find your PCs proxy settings.

2] Google Chrome

In the Chrome browser, type the post-obit in the address bar and striking Enter:

chrome://internet-internals/#proxy

You volition see the proxy settings here.

3] Mozilla Firefox

In the Firefox browser, type the following in the address bar and hitting Enter:

about:preferences#avant-garde

Scroll down and click the Network Proxy Settings button to see them.

four] Registry Editor

Open up REGEDIT and navigate to the post-obit cardinal:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

The ProxyEnable key controls the proxy settings. 0 disables them, and 1 enables them. If you are using a proxy, y'all will get its value under the ProxyServer key.

v] PowerShell

Run PowerShell as Ambassador and execute the following command:

Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Net Settings' | findstr ProxyServer

half dozen] Cyberspace Options

Open up Internet Options > Connections tab > Click the Lan settings push. You will see the Proxy server settings at that place.

vii] Windows Settings

Open Windows 11 Settings > Network & Cyberspace > Proxy. You will see the Proxy server settings here.

In Windows 10, you will run into it here:

Reset WinHTTP Proxy Settings in Windows xi/x

If your arrangement uses a proxy server and you wish to remove it, open an elevated command prompt, type the following command, and then printing Enter:

netsh winhttp reset proxy

This volition remove a proxy server and configure "direct access" to the Net.

Speaking of resetting settings, hither'south a bunch of posts on this website that will help you reset other functions:

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