Your computer's specific proxy configuration is stored locally on your system. To find out your computer's proxy settings, you need to access the network settings within your operating system. For Windows 10, you can use the built-in Settings app, following the steps outlined in the provided reference.
How to Find Your Proxy Settings on Windows 10
The Windows Settings menu provides a dedicated section where you can view and manage all proxy-related configurations. This is where your computer's current proxy information, if any, is stored.
Here are the steps to locate your proxy settings:
- Click on the Start button (the Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
- Click on the gear icon (Settings) located at the far left of the Start menu. This opens the Windows Settings window.
- In the Windows Settings menu, click on Network & Internet. This section manages your Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN, and proxy connections.
- In the left pane of the Network & Internet settings, click on Proxy.
As the reference states, "Here you have all the settings that are related to setting up a proxy in Windows."
Understanding Your Proxy Settings
Once you are in the Proxy settings window, you will typically see two main sections:
- Automatic proxy setup:
- Automatically detect settings: If this is turned on, your system attempts to auto-discover proxy settings using protocols like WPAD.
- Use setup script: If this is turned on, a script address (often a
.pacfile) will be listed, which your computer uses to determine proxy settings for different destinations.
- Manual proxy setup:
- If Use a proxy server is turned on, your computer is configured to use a specific proxy.
- You will see the Address (the IP address or hostname of the proxy server) and the Port number it uses.
- There might also be a list of addresses you can specify to not use the proxy server for.
If "Use a proxy server" under "Manual proxy setup" is turned off, and "Automatically detect settings" or "Use setup script" is also off or blank, your computer is likely not using a proxy server configured via these system settings.
Quick Overview of Proxy Settings Areas
Here's a simple breakdown of what you might see:
| Section | What to Look For | Indicates |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Setup | "Automatically detect settings" on or "Script address" present | Proxy settings are determined automatically/via script |
Manual Setup (Use a proxy server) |
"Address" and "Port" fields filled in | Specific proxy server is manually configured |
By following these steps, you can directly view the proxy settings configured on your Windows 10 computer.
