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Windows 8.1 Proxy server issue

by Mar 5, 2014 9:20PM PST

help!

I have a new machine running Windows 8.1.

I am having a problem with a proxy server. When I try to access any of my IE driven tiles on the home screen I get a proxy server error.

I check the PC Settings and Network connections and I do find a Proxy Server turned on with an address and a "loop back" description.

I turn it off and the IE tiles work. However once i sign out and in or power off and on its backs.

i suspect a virus. I have Mcafee and I installed Hitman and Malware to try to remove the proxy server. They ID the proxy server but do not remove it.

Any help is really appreciated!!!!

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One idea. Don't use a proxy.
by Forum moderator Mar 5, 2014 10:17PM PST
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Exact same problem
by Mar 30, 2014 5:05AM PDT

My wife just got a new Windows 8.1 tablet & has the exact same problem! Maybe changing the network\browser settings is an idea. Probably like you - I'd like to know why proxy settings are set by default & why can't they be cleared?

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I am taking your word they can't be cleared or changed.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 30, 2014 5:17AM PDT

In that case my bet is pilot error or a really bad malware infection.
Bob

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fix
by Nov 30, 2014 7:37AM PST

I had this annoying proxy problem wouldnt let me turn off proxy,, tried the malware remover and all that didnt work. what did work is open msconfig.exe then goto tools and open the internet properties and turn off proxy. fixed for me

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