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Check the per-user proxy settings in the Windows registry

Read ProxyEnable and ProxyServer from HKCU Internet Settings to see the proxy configured in Windows Settings.

WindowsregistryproxysettingsLow risk
Run `reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable` — 0x1 means a proxy is on, then read ProxyServer for the address.

01Command

Command
$ reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable & reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer

02What it does

The proxy you configure in Windows Settings (used by Edge, Chrome and most apps) lives under HKCU Internet Settings. ProxyEnable shows whether it is active (0x1) or off (0x0), and ProxyServer holds the address and port. Malware and leftover corporate tools sometimes flip these values, which explains pages failing to load while other apps work.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
!Warning: This is a read-only check. Do not edit these values by hand to turn a proxy off — change it in Settings so apps pick it up correctly.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Reg - Read and edit the registry
    SS64 · technical · 2026-09-17
    Evidence: reg query syntax for reading registry values such as ProxyEnable under HKCU Internet Settings.
  • netsh
    Microsoft Learn · vendor-doc · 2026-09-17
    Evidence: Documents netsh WLAN commands including `netsh wlan show profile name=... key=clear` and `netsh wlan delete profile name=...`.

Last verified: 2026-09-18 · Category: Network