Proxies offer many network benefits, including extra security and bandwidth savings. They are widely used in corporate and school settings, but you can also install them at home in case your connection speed becomes slower. Windows 10’s Settings app and Control Panel are where you can set proxy settings. If you are using a proxy for school or work, you should make sure you have the Use automatic detection of settings and the Use setup script option is On under the Automatic Proxy Setup section.
Open the Internet Options window by clicking on the Control Panel icon or by typing «Internet options» into the search bar. Click the Advanced tab and open the LAN settings within it. In the Address and Port fields, type in your proxy provider’s data. Then, tick the box that says Use an external proxy server for your LAN, and close the Internet Options window.
Sometimes, malware could mess with your network’s proxy settings to block you from connecting online. If the error «Windows could not detect automatically the proxy settings for this network» persists, run a scan with an anti-malware software and see if it can help.
If the error continues You can try resetting the proxy settings using the Registry. Be cautious since changing the Registry can cause irreparable damage to your system. Before trying this method, we recommend creating backups. To do this do this, press the Win + R keys simultaneously. Enter cmd and hit Enter. This will open the classic Command Prompt.