A proxy server is usually needed by users in order to gain anonymity and change their real IP address. Everyone who uses Yandex.Browser can easily set a proxy and continue browsing the Internet using different data. And if data spoofing is not a common thing, then you can inadvertently forget how to disable the configured proxy.

Depending on how the proxy was enabled, a way to disable it will be selected. If the IP address was originally assigned in Windows, then you will need to change the network settings. In the case where the proxy was activated via installed extension, you will need to disable or delete it. The enabled Turbo mode is also in some way a proxy, and it must be disabled in order not to experience possible inconvenience when browsing the network.

Browser settings

If the proxy was enabled through the browser or through Windows, then you can disable it in exactly the same way.

After that, the proxy server will stop working and you will use your real IP again. If you no longer want to use the set address, then first delete the data, and only then uncheck the box.

Disabling extensions

Often users install anonymizer extensions. If there are difficulties with disabling, for example, you can’t find the button to disable the extension or the anonymizer icon is not on the browser panel at all, then you can disable it through the settings.

Please note that this block only appears when there is an enabled VPN extension. The button itself disables not the proxy connection, but the operation of the entire add-on! To activate it again, you need to go to Menu> " Add-ons” and enable the previously disabled extension.

Disable Turbo

We have already described how this mode works in Yandex.Browser.

In short, it can also work as a VPN, since page compression takes place on third-party servers provided by Yandex. In this case, the user who turned on the Turbo mode involuntarily becomes a proxy user. Of course, this option works differently than anonymizer extensions, but sometimes it can also ruin your network experience.

Disabling this mode is very simple - click on Menu and select " turn off turbo»:

If Turbo is activated automatically as soon as the Internet connection speed drops, then change this item in the browser settings.

In browser Internet Explorer the proxy server is disabled as follows: in the "Tools" menu (opened by pressing Alt + X or left clicking on the gear icon in the right upper corner window) select "Internet Options". In the window that opens, go to the "Connections" tab, at the bottom of which you need to click on the "Network settings" button, in the window that opens and uncheck the box to the left of the inscription "Use a proxy server for local connections". Confirm the choice by clicking on "OK" in this and the previous window. Ready!

Instructions on how to disable the proxy server in Firefox browser: left click on the inscription "Firefox" in the upper left corner of the window, in the window that opens, you need to click on the item "Settings". The settings window will open, there in the "Advanced" tab (the icon with the gear, the far right, at the top), you need to select the "Network" sub-tab, where in the highlighted "Connection" section you need to click on the "Configure" button. Another window will open in which you need to click on the line "No proxy" and confirm the choice by clicking on "OK" in this and the previous window. Ready!

Proxy settings in Opera browser are arranged in a similar way: first, left-click on the inscription "Opera" in the upper left corner of the browser window, then select the "Settings" item, sub-item " General settings» (this window can also be opened by pressing Ctrl+F12) . Next, you need to select the "Advanced" tab, then in the left panel click on the "Network" item. In the changed tab, you should see network settings, including the "Proxy servers" button, which is actually needed. Click on it - another window with the properties of proxy servers will open. To disable them, you need to uncheck all the checkboxes below the inscription "Protocol", then confirm the choice by clicking on "OK" in this and the previous window. Ready!

The first advice on settings in Google Chrome- find the button "Settings and Google management Chrome. It is located to the right of address bar, at the top right of the browser window. It can show either three horizontal lines, or wrench. Left click on this button - and select "Settings" in the menu that opens. A tab with settings in the browser itself should open. In this tab, you need to pay attention to its lower part, where there should be an inscription “Show additional settings”, on which you need to click with the mouse (left button) - more settings will open below. Scrolling down, you need to find the inscription "Network" and the button "Change proxy server settings ..." below it - left click on it. The "Properties: Internet" window will open, the "Connections" tab, at the bottom of which you need to click on the "Network Settings" button, and in the window that opens, uncheck the box to the left of the inscription "Use a proxy server for local connections ...". Confirm your choice by clicking on "OK". Ready!

The Yandex browser is arranged almost the same as Google Chrome, but the location of the settings button differs - it is located in the upper right corner on the same strip where the window control buttons are located (for example, “cross” - the window close button). The button icon looks like a gear. Left click on it, in the menu that opens, select "Settings" - a tab with settings will open. Further recommendation as for Google Chrome: left click on "Show advanced settings" at the bottom - more settings will open below, in which you need to find "Network" and the "Change proxy server settings" button below it - left click on it. The “Properties: Internet” window will open, the “Connections” tab, at the bottom of which you need to click on the “Network Settings” button, and in the window that opens, uncheck the box to the left of the inscription “Use a proxy server for local connections”. Confirm your choice by clicking on "OK". Ready!

The proposed instructions will help not only disable, but also enable the proxy server, but for this you need to know its address and port. With the help of proxy servers, you can bypass restrictions on access to pages from other countries and bans, impersonate a resident of another country. Although the connection becomes slower, the skillful use of proxy servers at the right time will significantly increase the possibilities of using the Internet.

Everyone has heard about a proxy server, but only advanced users know what it is. Meanwhile, this is a useful thing that you should familiarize yourself with, because the proxy provides many advantages, you just need to properly configure it in Windows 7.

What is it and why is it needed

A proxy server is a link between your computer and the web resource with which a connection is being established. The request from your computer goes first to the proxy server ( remote computer), and then to the network. Feedback also happens with the help of an “intermediary”.

Connection scheme using a proxy server

A proxy server allows you to be anonymous on the Internet. It has its own IP address, and since communication with the network is done through it, your IP address goes unnoticed. This is the main advantage, from which there are several reasons why you should install a proxy on your computer.

For our experiments, we bought several private proxies on , choosing Russian IPv4 proxies.

Connecting to a proxy server - how to install on your computer

How to set up work in different browsers

Perhaps you have several browsers on your computer, and you want to use a proxy server on only one of them. Then the setting in the Toolbar is not required, we will do it in the browser. The first step is the same for all browsers: clear history, cache and cookies. After the action is slightly different from each other.

Settings in Chrome, Yandex, Opera and Amigo

In these browsers, the instructions look identical.

How to set connection settings in Firefox

1. "Tools" - "Settings" - "Advanced" - "Network" - "Configure" - "Manual settings".
2. Enter the address and port of the selected server in the line corresponding to the type of proxy.

Set up a proxy server in Mozilla Firefox

How to enable in other popular browsers

For different browsers, the settings are similar and require similar actions. The only difference is where the network settings are located in your browser. So read the above methods and review your settings.

How to find out the IP address and port

There are two easiest ways.

1. If you connected a proxy on a computer, then you can check the address by going through the chain. "Control Panel" - "Network and Control Center public access". Right-click on the active connection and select "Properties". The address will be written in the TCP/IP item.
2. Another easy way is to check the address online. Most popular services:
   • https://2ip.ru
   • https://whoer.net/ru
   • http://myip.ru
   • http://pr-cy.ru/browser-details
   • http://xseo.in/ipinfo

How to disable proxy?

If you set up a proxy server yourself, disabling it will not be difficult, and the instructions are useless. Where it was necessary to allow the use of a proxy server during configuration, uncheck the box.

How to disable the proxy server in one of the modern operating systems? This question arises not so rarely, and the reasons can be very different:

• Reconfiguring incorrect network settings.
• Consequences of a virus attack.
• Providing network access to specific software.
• Change settings local network.

But if you think it's very difficult, then don't worry. You can easily perform the necessary actions on your own, and not look for a person who understands the topic among friends and acquaintances. Don't believe? In vain!

Just in case, close all running programs that normal functioning require a network connection. Also, be prepared for the fact that in some cases the effect of manipulation will appear only after the PC is restarted.

How to disable the proxy server (using Internet Explorer as an example)?

Test stand: Windows 7 SP1, IE version - 8.0.7601.17514.

• Go to your browser's network settings. For the version of IE we use, they are located at the address "Tools" / "Internet Options" / tab "Connections" (the browser itself must be running, since we will carry out all the manipulations with it).

• Select the "Network settings" section.

• Find the item that describes the settings for the active proxy connection ("Use a proxy server for local connections ...").

• Uncheck this box, click OK, and close unnecessary windows.

Setting up IP address allocation

So, we completed this task and figured out how to disable the proxy server in Windows 7, but the Internet connection was not restored? It's OK! Missing TCP/IP stack settings can be easily fixed. How to do it?

The options we need are hidden in the network connection parameters (the protocol is only TCP / IPv4, not v6). They can be found in the “Change adapter settings” section (for this you need to open “Start”, then go to the “Control Panel”, in which you will need the “Network and Sharing Center” section).

Open the erroneous active connection settings, highlight desired version protocol (specifically TCP / IPv4, but not TCP / IPv6), then in its properties translate into auto mode obtaining an IP address and DNS server. All!

• In the settings of any network adapter there is an item "QoS Packet Scheduler". It can be disabled without any consequences, since the functionality it provides to the usual home user absolutely not needed.
• The appearance of the windows, the location and the name of the menu items may differ from those that we have shown in the explanatory pictures. It depends on the version of the OS, the distribution kit from which it was installed and the number of network adapters.
• Disable while changing the settings of the protection system (anti-virus, firewall) is not necessary, but some overly paranoid programs may accompany the procedure with many threatening warnings. In this case, they can be safely disabled.

Agree, it's quite easy. But how to turn off the proxy if you have another Windows version Or a browser other than IE? Follow our materials, and then you will be able to cope with many problems on your own!

Surfing the Internet using your computer, laptop or even mobile device, each user sooner or later faces the problem of access to some resources. Of course, the question immediately arises, what is the reason for this and how to get rid of such troubles. Or, for example, in the office of the company there are many computers and one access to the global network. How, in this case, to connect all workplaces to the Internet, so that at the same time it remains possible to control the use of traffic by each employee? And the security issues of the office network from external influences (hackers) in this case immediately come to the fore. Using a specific type of connection in such situations seems to be the most reasonable solution, so let's take a closer look at all aspects of setting up a proxy server on Windows 7.

Let's make a reservation right away that for faster and anonymous work on the Internet, it is better not to save money using any kind of free proxy. They are very slow, because a lot of people are already sitting on them. Therefore, we decided to take a few private proxies to set up a proxy server on Windows 7 as part of this article.

What is it and what functions does it perform

Everyone has an idea about mediation in one way or another. Usually this concept is associated with trade. A proxy server is also a kind of intermediary. But it has nothing to do with trading. Through a proxy server, which is a complex of network computer programs, client (software or hardware system component) requests data from various network services.

For example, an Internet browser through which a user browses global network resources (websites) first connects to a proxy server that makes external requests. The web server on which the desired site is located sends an information packet in response. The proxy server generates this packet in accordance with its settings and sends it to the client (Internet browser). As a result, the user sees the site he needs on the screen. In this case, a visit to the resource is associated with a completely different address than the IP of the computer from which the request was made.

In an office network, a proxy server is connected through a router, which in this case represents an access point. A single computer is connected directly through its network card.

Connecting and configuring a proxy server on Windows 7

Suppose a user wants to anonymously visit a site or cannot get to it due to blocking the ip-addresses of the network that his computer belongs to. You must correctly create a connection, that is, configure a proxy server. Depending on the Internet browser used, this process can be multidirectional, but only until the proxy server settings are opened through any browser. If earlier it was possible to use mismatched ip-addresses for different browsers, now it will not work, except maybe Mozilla Firefox. Connecting and configuring a proxy server affects the settings of all Internet browsers used in Windows 7.

How to configure the system browser Internet Explorer

Specialized resources where you can view the necessary data for free are easy to find through an Internet search. At the same time, it is enough to enter a request, for example, of the form “List of proxies”. Some resources that host such data:

• foxtools.com/Proxy
• proxy-fresh.ru/proxy/
• spys.ru and others.

Setting up Opera on your computer

AT latest versions browser proxy settings are tied to the system ones. It follows from this that the process of setting up a proxy server is the same either through the browser or using the panel Windows controls 7. The same LAN settings window will open as in the case of Internet Explorer. To verify this, select in Opera "Menu//Settings//Browser//Change proxy settings".

How to register in Google Chrome

We carry out work with Yandex

Setting up Mozilla Firefox

How to set up Safari

Select the settings tab from the drop-down list of the main menu of the browser, then in the window that opens, go to the "Add-ons" menu item, where click the button for changing proxy settings.

Video: Properly Setting Up a Proxy Server on Windows 7

How to disable proxy

To disable the proxy server in browsers, it is enough to uncheck the box in the network settings that allows its use. In Mozilla Firefox, individual settings can be applied.

Installing browser add-ons

To connect to Internet resources through a proxy server, browser plugins are often used to bypass blocking sites by redirecting traffic. These are add-ons such as ZenMate, friGate, Web Proxy and many others. For each browser on the Internet you can find more than one option.

Consider the friGate application for Mozilla Firefox as an example. After installation, a plugin icon appears in the panel opposite the address bar, by clicking on which you can select necessary settings, by enabling, for example, a proxy server for all sites or by selecting resources from the list.

How to connect via VPN

When using virtual private network(VPN) all traffic personal computer passed through a proxy server. At the same time, it is guaranteed high level anonymity, and the connection speed does not drop. To use a VPN connection on Windows 7, you can install CyberGhost 5, free version which is enough to provide anonymous surfing of the user on the Internet.

When protection is enabled, the program will advise you to upgrade and switch to a paid version. If you want to get additional functionality, you can use the offer. Otherwise, the request should be ignored.

When you install CyberGhost 5, the program settings are set automatically. This creates virtual adapter TAP-Windows Adapter V9 and new network connection going through it. In the properties of the Internet protocol component (TCP / IPv4) used network card VPN connection DNS servers are automatically registered.

Why the proxy does not work and how to fix it

Sites may not open if the proxy is unavailable. This means that the server has stopped working. This often happens when using free servers, which can be created temporarily. Also, failures are possible during peak loads on the server. In this case, you should use other addresses from free or paid proxy lists. What else? If the proxy server is configured incorrectly, the Internet will also not respond, so you should pay special attention to these questions. Follow the setup method suggested in the article and the “Unable to connect to the proxy server” problem can be avoided in most cases.