Proxies can provide many advantages for networks, such as additional security and bandwidth savings. They are common in business and educational settings, but you can configure them at home if your internet speed becomes slower. You can configure proxy settings in Windows 10 through the Settings app or Control Panel. If you are using a proxy to school or work, make sure you have the Use automatic detection of settings is turned on and the Use setup script option is on in the Automatic Proxy Setup section.
To change your settings manually to alter your settings manually, you can open the Internet Options window from the Control Panel or by searching for “Internet options” in the Search bar. Click the Advanced tab and then open the LAN settings within it. In the Address and Port fields, type in the information of your proxy provider. Check the box to use a proxy server for your local area network, and close the Internet Options Window.
Malware can alter the settings for your proxy server and block you from getting online. If the error message “Windows could not automatically detect this network’s proxy settings” persists, run a scan using an anti-malware application and determine if this helps.
If the error is still there You can try resetting the proxy settings in the Registry. Be cautious, as changing the Registry can cause irreparable system damage. Before you try this method, we recommend making backups. To do this, hold down the Win + R keys simultaneously. Enter cmd. This will launch classic Command Prompt.