How do I disable access via a proxy?
To disable proxy access and solve login problems in Internet Explorer 5.0 and 6.0 please perform the following:
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Open Internet Explorer.
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From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
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Click on the Connections tab.
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Select your connection in the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings list.
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Click the Settings button.
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UNCHECK the box next to Use a proxy server.
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Click the OK button.
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Click the LAN Settings button.
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UNCHECK the Automatically detect settings checkbox
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UNCHECK the box next to Use a proxy server for your LAN.
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Click the OK button.
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Close ALL instances and windows of Internet Explorer
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Peform steps 1-5 as well as 7-8 AGAIN in order to ensure there is NO checked checkbox!
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Install and Run SpyBot S&D (a free spyware search software) to remove any spyware