Internet Explorer Proxy Settings Change After Computer Restarts (223273)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.03 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02a for Windows 3.1
This article was previously published under Q223273

SYMPTOMS

After you change the proxy server settings in Internet Explorer and restart your computer, your proxy server settings may revert to the original settings.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, change the proxy server settings in Safe mode:
  1. Click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart, and then click OK.
  2. When you see the "Starting Windows 95" message, press F8, or if you are using Windows 98, press and hold CTRL.
  3. Choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu, and then press ENTER.
  4. Change your proxy server settings, and then restart your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

For information about proxy server settings, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

135982 How to Configure Internet Explorer to Use a Proxy Server

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbnetwork kbprb kbui KB223273
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