Windows 10 uses network proxy settings to redirect all internet traffic to an unifying server instead of directly to the Internet. This is a common practice in businesses and schools, since it can protect against malicious attacks as well as improve security and offer faster connections. This could cause users to not be able to connect to the internet when the proxy is down or misconfigured. This is a relatively easy problem to solve. This article will discuss various ways to fix the “Windows cannot detect network proxy settings” error in Windows 10. Whether it’s rebooting the PC and network adapter or flushing DNS and resetting the TCP/IP settings or troubleshooting the network adapter, getting IP and DNS automatically or running sfc scan, these methods should assist you in getting your computer back online and get web browsing back up and running.
Open the Control Panel and click on Network and Internet. Then select Internet Options. When the Internet Options dialog opens, ensure that Use a Proxy Server is not selected. If you are on an enterprise network or school network Ask your system administrator what the preferred proxy settings are.
It’s possible that an application is causing interference when you are unable to change your network settings using the Settings app or the older Internet Options dialog box. Try switching off your firewall, VPN and antivirus software one at a time until discover the one that is causing the problem. If all else fails try using a restore point that was set up prior to the beginning of the issues. This will restore your system to the state it was before the issues began and also remove any driver or program which could be responsible for them.
