How to Change Explorer Proxy Settings
Sometimes, you may need to connect to the Internet utilizing proxy settings. This may occur when you are attempting to connect to Internet services or websites that are unavailable to you on your current connection. A proxy setting lets your browser communicate through an intermediary proxy server or proxy sever network. Internet Explorer can detect proxy settings automatically; however, you can also change these settings manually.
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Changing proxy settings
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Open Internet Explorer.
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Select "Internet Options" from the "Tools" drop-down menu. Select the "Connections" tab from the "Internet Options" window.
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Select from one of the two following options, depending upon the type of connection you are using: Select the "LAN Settings" button if you are using a LAN (DSL connection). If you are using a Dial-Up or VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection, select the appropriate connection type. Click the "Settings" button, located on the right.
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Check that the "Automatically Detect Proxy Settings" and "Use A Proxy Automatic Configuration Script" radio buttons are not selected before continuing. In the "Proxy Server" portion of the window, select the radio button titled "Use A Proxy Server For This Connection." In the" Address Box" type the address of the proxy server you wish to use.
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Click the "Ok" button and then "Apply" the new changes from the "Internet Options" screen.
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Tips & Warnings
If you need to use different proxies for a variety of services, there is also an option for this. For example, this might occur should you need a different proxy for HTTP and FTP. For using multiple proxies, click the "Advanced" button from "Settings" in the "Internet Options Connections" tab. From this window, you can enter the proxy addresses for each of these services. Then click "Ok."
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