A network proxy acts as an intermediary between a local network (such as all devices within the company or in a building) and the internet. It provides an extra layer of security, privacy and improves performance on devices when connected to free VPNs for torrenting Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.

To configure a proxy for Windows 10 you can either make use of the settings app or manually edit your configuration. If you’re using the Settings app, you can select Proxy under Network & Internet. You can skip this step if the Use a Proxy Server switch is already disabled. In other cases, turn the switch on and then enter your proxy server’s address and port details.

You may be asked by an IT administrator to use the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol script (WPAD) when you use a Proxy in a work or school environment. This method is more reliable than a manual configuration.

It is also recommended to disable any third-party software which could be interfering with your connection to the internet or modifying your settings. This includes antivirus, firewall, and VPN software. This is particularly useful in the event of an error message stating « Windows did not recognize the Proxy settings for this network automatically. »

If nothing else works you can attempt a system reset. This will delete all drivers and programs that were installed prior to the restore point has been created, allowing you to restore your system’s default settings. Hopefully, this will resolve the issue and allow you to connect to the internet without having the error message appearing.