How to Turn off Winhttp Proxy?

Not too long ago I turned on a proxy for WinHttp traffic like this (from this article):

netsh winhttp set proxy 127.0.0.1:8888

How can I turn the proxy off now? I can't seem to get the syntax right.

1 Answer

Open command prompt and enter the following commands:

netsh winhttp reset proxy

For details refer to this technet article on netsh commands for WinHttp

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James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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