Proxies can provide many network benefits, including extra security and bandwidth savings. They are common in business and school settings, but you can install them at home if your internet speeds slow down. You can change the proxy settings in Windows 10 through the Settings app or Control Panel. If you use a proxy for school or work, make sure that you enable the Automatic detection of settings is turned on and the Use setup script switch is turned on in the Automatic Proxy Setup section.

Open the Internet Options window by clicking on the Control Panel icon or by typing “Internet options” into the Search bar. Click the Advanced tab and open the LAN settings in it. Enter the details of your proxy provider in the Address and Port fields. Select the box Use proxy server for your local area network, and close the Internet Options Window.

Sometimes, malware could mess with your network proxy settings to block you from getting online. If the error “Windows could not detect automatically the proxy settings of this network” persists, run a scan with an anti-malware tool and see if it can help.

If the issue persists, try resetting the proxy settings using the Registry. Be careful, as modifying the Registry could result in irreparable system damage. Before you try this method, we recommend creating backups. To do this do this, press Boardroom software the Win + R keys simultaneously. Enter cmd. This will launch the classic Command Prompt.