What to do if Windows 10 proxy server refuses to connect

Windows 10 users may encounter some problems when using WiFi and one of them is that the connection to the proxy server is rejected. This problem can be a real headache and sometimes you don't know what to do about it. But, don't worry, I'm here to help you solve this problem!

I. Recognition of the problem

Before we start to solve the problem, let's make sure that we are really experiencing the problem of connecting to a proxy server being denied. Find the "Network" icon on the Windows 10 taskbar, right-click and select "Open Network and Internet Settings". In the "Settings" window, click "Proxies" on the left, and then see if the "Proxy Servers" section on the right is enabled. If the Proxy Server switch is on, and the address and port below it have values, then you are experiencing the problem.

II. Possible causes

1. Wrong proxy server settings: Sometimes when we set up a proxy server, we accidentally enter the wrong address or port number. This will cause the system to be unable to connect to the proxy server properly.

2. Proxy server failure: Sometimes the proxy server itself may fail, resulting in no connection. In this case, we need to contact the administrator of the proxy server or replace it with an available proxy server.

III. Solutions

1. Check Proxy Server Settings: First of all, we need to make sure that the address and port number of the proxy server are correct. Check your proxy server settings to make sure you haven't typed in the wrong characters or missed some information. If there are errors, correct them promptly.

2. Restart the proxy server or replace it with another available proxy server: If you confirm that the proxy server address and port number are set correctly, then it is likely that there is a problem with the proxy server itself. Try contacting the administrator of the proxy server for help, or try using another available proxy server to connect.

3. Check firewall settings: Sometimes the firewall software on your computer blocks connections to proxy servers. We need to check the firewall settings to make sure that it is not blocking connection requests to the proxy server. You can try to turn fire protection off temporarily and then try to connect again.

iv. additional recommendations

1. Update Network Adapter Driver: Sometimes, outdated or faulty network adapter drivers on your computer can cause errors connecting to the proxy server. We can try to update the network adapter driver to make it compatible with Windows 10.

2. Use Windows Network Troubleshooter: In Windows 10, there is a built-in network troubleshooter that can help us diagnose and fix network connection problems automatically. You can find the tool by the following steps: click the Start menu, select "Settings", then click "Update and Security" in the "Settings" window, then click "Troubleshooting" on the left side. "Troubleshooting" on the left, and finally select "Internet Connections" for troubleshooting.

summarize

Connection to a proxy server being denied is a common internet connection problem, but it is not insurmountable. While resolving this issue, we need to double-check that the proxy server settings are correct and can try to replace it with another available proxy server. In addition, you can also check the firewall settings, update the network adapter drivers and use Windows Network Troubleshooter to solve the problem. I hope the methods in this article can help you to connect to the proxy server smoothly and enjoy a pleasant online experience!