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AndyS

(14,559 posts)
Sun May 15, 2022, 12:27 PM May 2022

computer can't connect to internet.

Windows 10 updated last night now Settings says Ethernet connected to internet but chrome can't connect. Message says "There is something wrong with proxy server, or the address is incorrect."

This happened a few times in the past but was very short term.

Any suggestions?

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computer can't connect to internet. (Original Post) AndyS May 2022 OP
I'm so sorry to hear this! It has to be frustrating. Hope someone can help. CaliforniaPeggy May 2022 #1
Have you tried the windows troubleshooter BootinUp May 2022 #2
yes, that's where I found the proxy issue. nt AndyS May 2022 #5
You can also try resetting the network BootinUp May 2022 #3
Did that, no change. AndyS May 2022 #6
Can you ping any internet server? open CMD command prompt type BootinUp May 2022 #7
You probably just need to turn off the proxy server AZSkiffyGeek May 2022 #4
No joy. I've always used proxy. AndyS May 2022 #8

BootinUp

(47,211 posts)
2. Have you tried the windows troubleshooter
Sun May 15, 2022, 12:40 PM
May 2022

In control panel-troubleshooting section. There is one for internet and one for network adapters. Try both.

BootinUp

(47,211 posts)
3. You can also try resetting the network
Sun May 15, 2022, 12:45 PM
May 2022

Just use search for reset network or find that option under windows settings network category.

BootinUp

(47,211 posts)
7. Can you ping any internet server? open CMD command prompt type
Sun May 15, 2022, 01:47 PM
May 2022

ping google.com. 4 fast replies means you have a good internet connection and this is a chrome issue.

AZSkiffyGeek

(11,150 posts)
4. You probably just need to turn off the proxy server
Sun May 15, 2022, 01:11 PM
May 2022

It probably was accidentally enabled during the update process.I remember this being very easy, but I can’t remember where the setting is. Probably in network settings.
You should be able find the solution with a google search for “disable proxy server.”

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