How to Disable Proxy Settings
Enabling proxy settings provides additional privacy and security for your network connection. It also allows you to increase the data transfer speeds and bypass filters or parental controls. If you are setting up access to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or already within a secured network, you can safely disable these settings. Disabling proxy settings can be easily accomplished through any of your Web browser applications by accessing the "LAN settings" menu options.
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Disable Proxy Settings on Internet Explorer
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Launch Internet Explorer, access the "Tools" menu and click on "Internet Options" from the dropdown menu.
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Select the "Connections" tab. Click on "LAN Settings" (if you use broadband connection) or click on the "Settings" button within the "Dial-Up and Virtual Private Network settings" (if you use dial-up connection).
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Disable (uncheck) the check box that corresponds to "Use a proxy server" option, then click "OK" to confirm.
Disable Proxy Settings on Firefox
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Launch Firefox, click on the "Tools" menu and click on "Options" from the dropdown menu.
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Select the "Advanced" tab, select the "Network" tab and click on the "Settings" button. Select the "No Proxy" option and click "OK" to confirm.
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For Mac users, launch Firefox. Click on the "Firefox" menu and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
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Click on the "Advanced" icon, click on the "Network" tab and click on the "Settings" button. Select the "No Proxy" radio button, then click "OK" to confirm.
Disable Proxy Settings on Mac's Safari
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Launch Safari, click on the "Safari" menu and click on "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
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Select the "Advanced" tab, then click on the "Change Settings" button. The "Network" window opens up. Click on the "Configure Proxies" dropdown menu and select "Manually."
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Uncheck (disable) all proxy settings within the "Select a protocol to configure" menu (make sure all check boxes are left unchecked). Click "OK" to confirm, then click "Apply."
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