A network proxy is a gateway that acts as an intermediary between the local network (such as all devices within a building or company) and the internet. It can add an additional layer of privacy, security and improve performance when connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
You can set up proxy settings on Windows 10 either manually or using the Settings app. If you are using the settings app, click Network & Internet and select Proxy. If the Use a proxy server switch is turned off, then you can skip this step. If not, turn it on and then enter your proxy server’s address as well as port information.
If you are using proxy servers in a workplace or school environment you might be asked by the IT administrator to use the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD) script to set up the proxy automatically. This method is more reliable than a manual configuration.
You should also turn off any third-party applications that could be interfering or changing your network settings. This includes firewalls, antivirus, and VPN software. This is especially useful in the event that you encounter an error message saying “Windows did not recognize this network’s Proxy settings automatically.”
If you are unable to resolve the issue, you can attempt a reset of the system. This will erase all programs and drivers installed since the restore point was made and allow your system to install default settings. We hope this will solve the issue and allow network proxy settings Windows 10 you to reconnect to the internet without an error message appearing.
