If Microsoft Edge display Can’t connect to the proxy server message when trying to connect to the web, then the cause for this could be incorrect proxy setting or malware. If you face this issue, here are a few things you could try to fix the issue.
Edge can’t connect to the proxy server
Here we will show you some ways by which you can fix the “Can’t connect to the proxy server” error in Microsoft Edge. But before doing anything, clear your Edge browser cache, restart your computer, and check if you can open any webpage in Edge browser or not. Sometimes a simple restart can fix common issues like this. If this does not help, try the following troubleshooting suggestions.
- Check your internet connection
- Disable manual proxy
- Disable VPN
- Turn off proxy server used for LAN
- Temporarily disable your firewall
- Scan PC with antivirus and anti-adware
- Modify Windows Registry
- Reset Edge browser.
Let’s see all these fixes in detail.
1] Check your internet connection
Sometimes it is your internet connection or the Wi-Fi router, which is the root of your problem. If so, you cannot fix it by doing anything except changing the internet connection. Therefore, before doing anything, make sure you have a valid internet source. If you are using a Wi-Fi router, you can use another connection and see.
2] Disable manual proxy
If you have set up a manual proxy in your system, you should disable the manual proxy settings and set it to factory default. To do that, open the Windows 11/10 Settings panel, and go to Network & Internet > Proxy. On your right-hand side, make sure the Automatically detect settings option is turned on and the Use a proxy server option is turned off under Manual proxy setup.
3] Disable VPN
If you are using a VPN app, it could be the source of your problem. Sometimes the VPN server doesn’t work correctly, and that is why Edge says Can’t connect to the proxy server. Therefore, if you are using a VPN, disable it temporarily and check if it solves your issue or not.
If this fixes your issue, the problem is with your VPN connection. If you are using the free VPN services, you can easily switch to another one. But if you are using a paid VPN service, you have to contact the support of your VPN service provider to get this issue resolved.
4] Turn off proxy server used for LAN
If your computer was attacked by malware or adware, there is a chance that it has enabled this setting. Many adware enables it so that they can show advertisements in your browser. To verify that, follow these steps.
Open Internet Properties using the Search bar and switch to the Connections tab > LAN settings button.
If Use a proxy server for your LAN option is tick marked, remove the tick, save your change, and try to open a website in the Microsoft Edge browser.
5] Temporarily disable your firewall
If you see the error message, you are advised to check your firewall settings. Your firewall might be blocking Edge from accessing the internet. We suggest you disable your firewall temporarily. If this fixes the issue, you can allow Edge browser through Firewall.
If you use a third-party firewall, you may have to contact its support to know the correct method to allow Edge through it.
6] Scan PC with antivirus and anti-adware
Many times a virus or adware can cause this issue. Therefore, you should scan your computer with a trustworthy antivirus. For example, Kaspersky, Bitdefender, etc. are the best free antivirus for Windows. You could use AdwCleaner and some browser hijacker removal tools as well.
7] Modify Windows Registry
This fix requires modification in the Windows Registry. Therefore, follow all the steps carefully because incorrect modification in the Registry can make your system unstable. Before you proceed, we recommend you create a System Restore Point and backup Windows Registry. This will help you restore your system if any problem occurs.
Open the Registry Editor and go to the following path.
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
The easiest way to navigate to the above-mentioned path is to copy it and paste it into the address bar of the Registry Editor.
Make sure that the Internet Settings key is selected on the left side. Delete the following values on the right side:
- ProxyEnable
- ProxyServer
- MigrateProxy
- ProxyOverride
Restart your computer. If any issue occurs, restore the Registry or restore your system.
8] Reset Edge browser
If only Microsoft Edge is not opening any site, there might be a problem with the internal files. It happens if you install a buggy extension, visit unsecured websites, etc. The last option you have is to reset the Microsoft Edge browser. This should resolve your problem.
All the best!
How do I fix proxy error in Windows 11?
Yo umay see different proxy errors on your Windows 11 computer, like Error Writing Proxy Settings, Access is denied. The fixes to resolve the prox error on Windows 11 are different for different errors. For example, to fix the “Error writing proxy settings, Access is denied,” you can use some fixes like manually releasing and rnewing your IP address, troubleshooting in a Clean Boot state, etc.
How do I connect to a proxy server on Windows 11?
To connect to a Proxy server on your Windows 11 computer, you can setup the Proxy server on your system. To do so, open your system Settings and go to Network & internet > Proxy. Now, turn on the Automatically detect settings option under the Automatic proxy setup section.
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