Proxies offer a wide range of advantages to network connections like extra security and bandwidth savings. They are widely used in corporate and school environments, but you can also install them at home if your internet speed is slowing. You can configure proxy settings in Windows 10 through the Settings app or Control Panel. If you use a proxy for work or school ensure that the Automatic detection settings and Use setup script switches are on in the Automatic proxy Setup section.
To alter your settings manually to alter your settings manually, you can open the Internet Options window via the Control Panel or by searching for “Internet options” in the Search bar. Click the Advanced tab and open the LAN settings within it. Enter your proxy provider data in the Address and Port fields. Then, select the box Use an external proxy server for your LAN, and close the Internet Options window.
Malware can alter your proxy settings on your network and block you from getting online. If the error “Windows could not detect automatically the proxy settings of this network” persists it is recommended to run a scan using an anti-malware tool and see if it helps.
If the error persists, try changing proxy settings using the Registry. However, be careful since altering the Registry could cause irreparable damage to your system. Before trying this method, we suggest creating a backup. To do this do this, press the Win + R keys at the same time. Enter cmd, then press Enter. This will launch classic Command Prompt.