What causes proxy settings wrong or won't save on Windows?

Common causes of proxy settings wrong or won't save include: VPN software leaving proxy configuration active after disconnect, Malware or adware setting proxy to redirect traffic, Registry values stuck with old proxy settings, Group Policy enforcing proxy configuration, Auto-detect proxy (WPAD) causing 30-second delays on page loads, Corrupted Internet Settings registry key.

How do I know if I have proxy settings wrong or won't save issues?

Common symptoms of proxy settings wrong or won't save include: Internet not working due to incorrect proxy settings, Proxy settings reset every time you change them, "Use a proxy server" keeps turning back on by itself, Auto-detect settings causing slow page loads, VPN left proxy settings enabled after disconnecting, Proxy settings grayed out or locked.

Can RescuePC fix proxy settings wrong or won't save automatically?

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Symptoms

You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:

•Internet not working due to incorrect proxy settings
•Proxy settings reset every time you change them
•"Use a proxy server" keeps turning back on by itself
•Auto-detect settings causing slow page loads
•VPN left proxy settings enabled after disconnecting
•Proxy settings grayed out or locked

Common Causes

⚠VPN software leaving proxy configuration active after disconnect
⚠Malware or adware setting proxy to redirect traffic
⚠Registry values stuck with old proxy settings
⚠Group Policy enforcing proxy configuration
⚠Auto-detect proxy (WPAD) causing 30-second delays on page loads
⚠Corrupted Internet Settings registry key

Solutions

Solution 1: Disable Proxy Settings

1Go to Settings > Network & internet > Proxy
2Turn OFF "Automatically detect settings" (this causes slowness if no proxy exists)
3Turn OFF "Use a proxy server"
4If settings won't stay: check if a VPN is overriding them
5Disconnect and fully close any VPN software
6Try changing proxy settings again

Solution 2: Clear Proxy from Registry

1Open Registry Editor (regedit) as Administrator
2Navigate to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
3Delete or set to 0: ProxyEnable
4Delete the value: ProxyServer (if present)
5Delete the value: ProxyOverride (if present)
6Close regedit and restart your browser

Solution 3: Reset All Proxy Settings via CMD

1Open Command Prompt as Administrator
2Run: netsh winhttp reset proxy
3Run: netsh winhttp reset tracing
4This resets the system-wide WinHTTP proxy settings
5Browser-specific proxies may also need clearing:
6Chrome/Edge: Settings > System > Open your computer's proxy settings > verify all OFF

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