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This just started on my computer. When I try to get on the internet, I get the message that firefox proxy server is not allowing the connection. What do I do? I have no clue as to what this means. My computer has always connected before. Is it because I just recently installed a Belkin wireless router?

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What that Firefox message really means: your browser is trying to use a proxy server (a middleman for web traffic) that either is not running or is unreachable. Home routers like your Belkin are not proxies by default, so the router was very unlikely to be the cause. In Windows, a system-wide proxy can get turned on by security software, VPNs, toolbars, or malware. Firefox often follows those system settings, which explains why fixing the Windows proxy instantly restored access.

Quick checks that complement what is already in this thread:

  • In Firefox, open its Network Settings and make sure you are not pointing at a manual proxy (for example 127.0.0.1:8080). At home, either choose "No proxy" or "Use system proxy settings."
  • If the proxy keeps coming back, look for recently installed security suites or VPNs that add a local filtering proxy. Either re-enable their web filter or fully uninstall/repair them.
  • Reset the Windows WinHTTP proxy (some apps set this silently). Run Command Prompt as Administrator and use:
netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp reset proxy
  • As suggested, use Windows Network Troubleshooter (right-click the network icon > Troubleshoot problems) and confirm you have an IP, gateway, and DNS with:
ipconfig /all
  • Power-cycle the modem and router (unplug 30 seconds) only after you have ruled out proxy settings; this prevents chasing a non-router problem.

About the slow wake/10-minute start mentioned: that is a separate issue from networking. Try disabling Hybrid Sleep temporarily, updating your display driver, and testing wake with the keyboard. If it still hangs, start a new thread with your PC model and whether the delay happens before Windows loads (hardware) or only after (startup apps or disk health).

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Member Avatar for Netcode

First, you can run a network diagnosis to get a clue. Also, your router may require some security key to grant you access through it to the internet.

Member Avatar for roxie148

I will try that. How do you run a connection diagnosis? Also, my router is a Belkin. Should I call them and see what to do? Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it.

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No. I still have the same problem. I disconnected the desk top from the router and plugged it back into the modem, and I am still coming up with the same message.

Member Avatar for epdmcoatings

Simply recheck your proxy settings or set them as you set last time.

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It was so easy. I opened Internet Explorer, clicked on tools and went to internet options. Then I opened "connections", went to LAN settings and unchecked where it says "use a proxy server on LAN". So easy. I was on the phone with Belkin help support, who kept me on the phone for over one hour to tell me that my Belkin Router was defective. When I called Charter Internet Tech support again, the lady had me do the steps above and fixed my computer right up.

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I have another problem. My computer takes about 10 minutes to come on. The green light on my monitor will keep blinking. My computer used to come on right away when I wiggled the mouse. Now it won't. Please help. But make it so I can understand. I am not a computer geek. Thank you.

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I have another problem. My computer takes about 10 minutes to come on. The green light on my monitor will keep blinking. My computer used to come on right away when I wiggled the mouse. Now it won't. Please help. But make it so I can understand. I am not a computer geek. Thank you.

Hi mate,
I think, your main drive is so packed to respond. Make it sure that you have less icons on the desktop, it kills the speed very badly.
Make a check that your system is full of how many heavy software and remove the unused.
Update your anti-virus and make a scan of whole system.
IO think, this will help you to overcome the problem.

Member Avatar for narayanna

"f you were able to load websites until you updated Firefox or until your Internet security software was updated, reconfigured or a new one was added, your Internet security software (including firewalls, antivirus programs, anti-spyware programs, and more) is likely preventing Firefox from connecting to the Internet."

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Try to repair your LAN. I hope it will work for you.

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Thanks for the info. It was really helpful.

Member Avatar for EMMAGERALD

CAN YOU TELL ME THE I.P THAT YOU ARWE MAKING USE OF.

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