Cannot change proxy settings. Some settings are managed by your system administrator/lan proxy

Unveiling the Proxy Predicament: Unyielding Settings and the System Administrator’s Grip

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Managing Proxy Settings in Windows 10

If you are unable to change your proxy settings and see the message “Some settings are managed by your system administrator/lan proxy,” follow these steps:

1. Open Internet Explorer and go to the Tools menu.
2. Select “Internet Options” and click on the “Connections” tab.
3. Under the “Local Area Network (LAN) settings” section, click on the “LAN settings” button.
4. In the Proxy Server section, check if the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” option is selected.
5. If it is selected, click on the “Advanced” button.
6. In the “Exceptions” section, make sure that the addresses of the websites you want to access directly are listed.
7. Click “OK” to save the changes and close all windows.

If the issue persists, contact your system administrator for further assistance.

Disabling Proxy Settings on Windows 10

To disable proxy settings on Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
2. In the Control Panel, click on “Internet Options.”
3. In the Internet Properties window, go to the “Connections” tab.
4. Click on the “LAN settings” button.
5. In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck the box next to “Use a proxy server for your LAN.”
6. Click “OK” to save the changes.
7. Close the Control Panel.

Enabling and Disabling Proxy Settings in Windows Registry

If you are experiencing issues changing your proxy settings and receiving the error message “Cannot change proxy settings. Some settings are managed by your system administrator/lan proxy,” follow these steps to enable or disable proxy settings in the Windows Registry.

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings.
4. Look for the “ProxyEnable” DWORD value on the right side.
5. To enable proxy settings, double-click on “ProxyEnable” and change its value to 1.
6. To disable proxy settings, double-click on “ProxyEnable” and change its value to 0.
7. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.

Note: Changing proxy settings in the Registry requires administrator privileges. Make sure you have the necessary permissions before proceeding.

python import winreg


def get_lan_proxy_settings():

    try:

        with winreg.OpenKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER,

                            r'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings') as key:

            proxy_enabled = winreg.QueryValueEx(key, 'ProxyEnable')[0]

            proxy_server = winreg.QueryValueEx(key, 'ProxyServer')[0]
            if proxy_enabled:

                print("LAN Proxy Settings:")

                print(f"Proxy Server: {proxy_server}")

            else:

                print("LAN Proxy is not enabled.")

    except FileNotFoundError:

        print("Unable to find LAN Proxy settings.")

# Call the function to retrieve and display LAN proxy settings get_lan_proxy_settings()

Additional Methods for Managing Proxy Settings in Windows 10

Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer.
Double-click on the Disable changing proxy settings policy.
Select Not Configured or Disabled if it is already configured as enabled.
Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Modify Registry Settings

Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings.
Double-click on the ProxySettingsPerUser value.
Change the value data to 0 and click OK to save the changes.
Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Method 3: Use Command Prompt

Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type the following command and press Enter: netsh winhttp reset proxy
Wait for the command to execute and then restart your computer.

Method 4: Check Proxy Settings in Internet Options

Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter to open the Internet Properties window.
In the Internet Properties window, go to the Connections tab.
Click on the LAN settings button.
Ensure that the Use a proxy server for your LAN option is unchecked.
Click OK to save the changes.
Restart your computer to apply the changes.