What is WinHTTP proxy

Says Microsoft, Windows HTTP Services (WinHTTP) is a technology for accessing HTTP that provides developers with a server-supported, high-level interface to the HTTP/1.1 Internet protocol. WinHTTP is designed to be used primarily in server-based scenarios by server applications that communicate with HTTP servers. WinHTTP is also designed for use in system services and HTTP-based client applications.

How to check Proxy Server Settings in Windows 11/10

I do not use a Proxy, so some entries may not be visible in my screenshots.

1] Command line

You have to make use of the built-in netsh.exe tool in your Windows operating system. To view your computer’s proxy information, open an elevated command prompt, type the following command, and then press Enter: There are other ways to find your PCs proxy settings.

2] Google Chrome

In the Chrome browser, type the following in the address bar and hit Enter: You will see the proxy settings here.

3] Mozilla Firefox

In the Firefox browser, type the following in the address bar and hit Enter: Scroll down and click the Network Proxy Settings button to see them.

4] Registry Editor

Open REGEDIT and navigate to the following key: The ProxyEnable key controls the proxy settings. 0 disables them, and 1 enables them. If you are using a proxy, you will get its value under the ProxyServer key.

5] PowerShell

Run PowerShell as Administrator and execute the following command:

6] Internet Options

Open Internet Options > Connections tab > Click the Lan settings button. You will see the Proxy server settings there.

7] Windows Settings

 

Open Windows 11 Settings > Network & Internet > Proxy. You will see the Proxy server settings here. In Windows 10, you will see it here:

Reset WinHTTP Proxy Settings in Windows 11/10

If your system uses a proxy server and you wish to remove it, open an elevated command prompt, type the following command, and then press Enter: This will remove a proxy server and configure “direct access” to the Internet.

Speaking of resetting settings, here’s a bunch of posts on this website that will help you reset other functions: Reset all Local Group Policy settings | Reset Windows Store apps | Reset Windows Store Cache | Reset Keyboard settings | Reset Touchpad settings | Reset Surface Pro devices | Reset Microsoft Edge browser settings | Reset Internet Explorer Settings | Reset Recycle Bin | Reset Chrome browser settings | Reset Firefox settings | Reset Windows Security settings | Reset Windows Firewall settings | Reset Winsock | Reset TCP/IP |  Reset DNS cache | Reset Windows Update | Reset each Windows Update component | Reset Windows password.