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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.
[Top]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.
[Top]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, see the information below the diagram for details:
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You have now stopped using any proxy settings which may have been present.
[Top]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.
[Top]Page last updated 10th December 2008
