Cant connect to the proxy server solution
Cant connect to the proxy server solution microsoft edge windows 10/11
If you see microsoft edge display Can't connect to the proxy server message when trying to connect to the web, then the cause for this could be incorrect proxy setting or malware. If you face this issue, here are a few things for you could try to fix the issue
Edge can't connect to the proxy server
Before doing anything clear your edge browser cache restart your computer or laptop and check if you can open any webpage in edge browser or not.
Sometimes a simple restart can fix common issues like this. If this does not help, try the following troubleshooting suggestions.
1.check internet connection
2.disable manual proxy
3.disable vpn
4.turn off proxy server use for LAN
5.disable third-party firewall software
6.scan PC with antivirus and anti-adware
7.reset edge browser
1.check internet connection
Sometimes it is your internet connection or the wi-fi router problem.
If so, you can not fix it by doing anything except changing the internet connection.
Therefore, before doing anything, make sure you have a valid internet source, if you are using a wi-fi router you can use any other connection and see.
2.disable manual proxy
If you have setup a manual proxy in your system, you should disable the manual proxy settings and set it to factory default. To do that, open the windows 10 settings panel, and go to network and internet>proxy on your right hand side, make sure the automatically detect settings option is turned on and use a proxy server option is turned off under manual proxy setup.
3.disable vpn
If you are using a VPN app, it could be the source of your problem. Sometime the VPN server's doesn't work correctly, and that is why edge says Can't connect to the proxy server, therefore, if you are using a VPN, disable it temporarilly and check if it solves your issue or not.
4.turn off proxy server use for LAN
If your computer attacked by malware or adware, there is a chance that it has enabled this setting. Many adware enables it so that they can show advertisements in your browser. To verify that, follow these steps.
Open internet properties using the search bar and switch to the connections tab>LAN setting button.
Option is tick marked, remove the tick, save your change, and try to open a website in microsoft edge browser.
6.scan PC with antivirus and anti-adware
Many time a antivirus or adware cause this issue. Therefore, you should scan your computer with a trustworthy antivirus. For example, kaspersky, bitdefender, and etc. Are the best free antivirus for windows 10. You could use Adwcleaner and some browsers hijackers remover tools as well.
7.reset edge browser
If only microsoft edge is not opening any site, there might be a problem with the internal files. It happens if you install a buggy extension.
And visit unsecured websites, etc. So the last option you have is to reset microsoft edge browser. This should resolve your problem.
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