- What is a proxy server?
- Removing proxies in Internet Explorer 7
- Removing proxies in Safari
- Removing proxies in Firefox
1. What is a proxy server?A proxy server is a server which requests for data are passed through. There are various reasons why a proxy may be used, some companies will use a proxy for security reasons. If you are using a proxy service through an ISP, this is typically done to reduce the amount of bandwidth used across the Provider's network.
E.g. if there is a common file being downloaded, such as updates to Microsoft Windows, a proxy server may store a copy of the downloaded file. This means it doesn't have to be downloaded from the Microsoft servers each time it is requested.
2. Removing proxies in Internet Explorer 7 - Start Internet Explorer.
- Click Tools then select Internet Options.
- Click the Connections tab, then click LAN settings.
- Make sure the Use a proxy server for your LAN box is unticked and click OK.
- Click OK to return to the main Internet Explorer window.
You have now stopped using any proxy settings which may have been present.
3. Removing proxies in Safari - Start Safari.
- Click the Safari menu and select Preferences.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Click the Change Settings button.
- Now change your settings:
- Choose your location from the list, this is generally Automatic.
- Select your connection method, if using a wired connection this will be Built-in Ethernet, for wireless choose Airport.
- Click the Proxies tab.
- Make sure each proxy in the list is unticked.
- Once you are done, click Apply Now to finish.
You have now stopped using any proxy settings which may have been present.
4. Removing proxies in Firefox - Start Firefox.
- Click Tools and select Options.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- In the Advanced tab click the Network tab.
- Click the Settings button.
- Click Direct connection to the Internet then click the OK button to confirm this change.
You have now stopped using any proxy settings which may have been present.
