Windows 10: Auto-detect proxy settings: on or off?

Discus and support Auto-detect proxy settings: on or off? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Windows 10 Home 20H2 (19042.804) I don't run a manual proxy / VPN of any kind, and don't use this machine to log into any networks -- just regular... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JLJones, Feb 17, 2021.

  1. JLJones Win User

    Auto-detect proxy settings: on or off?


    Windows 10 Home 20H2 (19042.804)

    I don't run a manual proxy / VPN of any kind, and don't use this machine to log into any networks -- just regular everyday wired ethernet surfing, streaming, email, etc. I do have third-party firewall and AV installed (Comodo, Avast) and want them to do their thing to the best of their abilities. So the question, which I've seen asked here and elsewhere but never answered in a short and sweet way, is this:

    Does anything REQUIRE Windows 10 proxy auto-detect set to ON for correct functionality?

    Feel free to explain it to me like I'm a 3-year-old. *Smile

    :)
     
    JLJones, Feb 17, 2021
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  2. stevie Win User

    Windows could not automatically detect this network’s proxy settings

    @Compumind @Samuria

    Hi - Just so you know, I'm marking this "problem solved". I found this online How to Solve the Windows Could Not Automatically Detect Network Proxy Settings Error. Doing the last step under #2 is what solved the problem. McAvee is still scanning incoming. McAvee & Malwarebytes still show no problems with a full scan. Thanks for your help and suggestions.
     
    stevie, Feb 17, 2021
    #2
  3. Alvin Cop Win User
    Windows could not automatically detect this networks proxy settings

    Hi,

    There are various reasons why you're getting such error message. Slow internet connections or network issues are possible causes of it. Kindly provide us the following details so we can isolate your concern:

    • How did you get this error message?
    • Are you connected to the internet using wireless or wired connection?
    • Have you tried other devices to check if the same issue occurred?

    Since you have followed all the steps in the article provided above, let's check if your computer's Network proxy settings are configured correctly by following these steps:

    • Type Proxy in the search box on the taskbar, and then click on
      Network proxy settings.
    • Under Automatic Proxy setup, set Automatically detect settings bar to ON.
    • Under Manual Proxy settings, set Use a proxy server bar to OFF.
    • Click on Save.

    Let us know if it works.
     
    Alvin Cop, Feb 17, 2021
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  4. Auto-detect proxy settings: on or off?

    Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings

    Recently, I have noticed a small caution triangle appearing with my network icon on the task bar. When I right click and troubleshoot, it comes with this message. Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings. I have tried the
    suggested solutions I found in Microsoft answers but the issue still exists .

    Method 1: Check for proxy server settings.

    1. Press Windows key + R to open Run Command. Type "inetcpl.cpl" and press Enter.

    2. In Internet Options Window, go toConnections tab.

    3. Click on LAN Settings.

    4. Do the following steps:

    • Uncheck the box Use Proxy Server for your LAN.
    • Check the box Automatically Detect settings.
    Method 2: Type the following command.

    • Press Windows key + X and click onCommand Prompt (Admin) to open the Elevated Command Prompt. (If prompted for a password, type the password and click Allow)
    • Type the following command.
    • Type netsh winsock reset and click Enter.
    • Type netsh int ipv4 resetand click Enter.
     
    Jonathansuresh, Feb 17, 2021
    #4
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