Windows 10: I am trying to use a proxy server, but it works for 2-5 minutes and after that it get...

I am trying to use the proxy server in chrome browser for testing purpose using jmeter. I have installed the jmeter certficate on local machine and also on browser. Still its getting disconnected several times.

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cannot connect to the proxy server/ the proxy server isn't working

Thanks, Anup.

Method 1 worked (although with a little bit of tweaking), so no need to try method 2.

Thanks, once again.

 

cannot connect to the proxy server/ the proxy server isn't working

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I see that you are facing issues while you are trying to connect internet. This might be if your proxy settings is enabled in the system.

Please answer the below questions to assist you better,

1. Is proxy settings enabled in the system?

2. What is the model number of the system?

3. Which browser are you using to access Internet?

4. Did you make any changes to Internet Settings prior to the issue?

Please refer the below methods and check if it helps,

Method 1: DISABLE PROXY CONNECTION

If you are using any Proxy connection, then try disabling the proxy connection and check.

Follow the steps to disable proxy:

• Click the Settings icon at the top right corner in internet explorer.
  
• Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
  
• Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings.
  
• Uncheck the box next to "proxy server for your LAN".
  
• Click on OK to save the setting and close window.
  

Method 2: RESET Winsock

I would suggest you to reset Winsock.

Follow the steps:

a. Type Command Prompt in the
Search box.

b. Right click Command Prompt and click
Run as administrator.

c. Press Continue.

d. Type "netsh winsock reset" without the quotes at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

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