Windows 10: I am not using proxy, yet I cannot install program because of proxy

Hello,

I have a new notebook, I wanted to install Adobe CC, before installation starts it asks me for my proxy credentials. There haven't been proxy used on this computer, nor internet I am connected to. I googled how to know if I am using proxy, I asked my internet provider there's no sing of proxy in use. Yet, I cannot install it because of that. I tried various "exe's" for installation (all from adobe web) every time it stopped me at the same point - proxy credentials. Can someone help please?

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Proxy Server?

When I was in high school, I used this website. It is a website that lists working proxies, updated daily. If you choose the right ones, you can actually successfully watch youtube videos through the proxy!

 

Proxy Server?

bah, this site is blocked.

 

Using 'foreign' proxies

So, the problem is following - Some games require you to be a citizen of a particular country however you can bypass this by using a proxy (as far as my understanding goes). The problem is that apparently these proxy hacks/ports (I'm not sure of the proper name) are often malicious software. So, how does one know if the proxy software is any good and without harmful ingredients?

My scenario is about a MMORPG called Vindictus which has an IP ban on anything apart from Continental America (and I'm obviously European). Many people have suggested to use proxy software to bypass this but I'm rather confused as to what I should use. Some guy suggested this one (after a really quick google search) - The Fastest Most Secure VPN Service | Hotspot Shield
However, since I have no experience with either proxy software or this particular program, I have no idea whether it's genuine or one of the hacker attempts.