How do I disable access via a proxy?

To disable proxy access and solve login problems in Internet Explorer 5.0 and 6.0 please perform the following:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options.
3. Click on the Connections tab.
4. Select your connection in the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings list.
5. Click the Settings button.
6. UNCHECK the box next to Use a proxy server.
7. Click the OK button.
8. Click the LAN Settings button.
9. UNCHECK the Automatically detect settings checkbox
10. UNCHECK the box next to Use a proxy server for your LAN.
11. Click the OK button.
12. Close ALL instances and windows of Internet Explorer
13. Peform steps 1-5 as well as 7-8 AGAIN in order to ensure there is NO checked checkbox!
14. Install and Run SpyBot S&D (a free spyware search software) to remove any spyware



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