Internet Browsers Won’t Open Webpages: How to Fix Proxy Server Errors 🌐🚫💻

👍 Watch what to do if your browser won’t open websites, while Skype, cloud services and other Internet applications do not have any problems. I would like to note that these recommendations will be suitable for all popular web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Yandex Browser, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.

Contents:
0:00 - Intro;
0:29 - Rollback to the last saved restore point and virus removal
0:53 - LAN Settings
1:18 - Proxy settings menu from browser
2:40 - Checking the AppInit_DLLs entry in the registry editor
4:36 - Hosts file check
5:08 - DNS server problems
5:59 - Clearing the DNS cache

Before you start fixing this problem, you can try rolling back to the last saved restore point or using a system recovery image.
First of all, your computer should be checked for malware and adware. Too often such programs prevent your browser from working properly. I made one of my previous videos to show how to get rid of viruses, trojans and adware.

After deleting all viruses and unwanted software, go to Control Panel / Internet Options and click on “LAN Settings” in the tab “Connections.” If you have the checked box next to “Use a proxy service for your LAN,” uncheck it and check the box next to “Automatically detect settings” instead, then click OK.

You can also open the proxy server settings menu from the browser. For Google Chrome, Opera and Yandex Browser the steps are similar: go to Menu / Settings / Show advanced settings and click on “Change proxy settings.” Then follow the steps I have shown before.

In Mozilla Firefox go to Menu / Options / Advanced, and in the tab “Network” find “Connections” and then “Settings.” Choose “Use system proxy settings” and click OK.
In Internet Explorer, go to Service / Browser Properties. Then follow the instructions above.
In Microsoft Edge, go to Menu / Settings / View advanced settings and click on “Open proxy settings.” If manual proxy setup is enabled, disable it and then go to the tab “Automatic proxy setup” to activate “Automatically detect settings.”

You may need to boot your computer in safe mode to delete the file. You can watch my previous videos to see how to do it.

Once again, go to the Registry Editor, find the entry AppInit_DLLs in the section HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\, and repeat the steps I have described above, then restart the computer.

Then you should check the file Hosts. It can be found here - C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc. Open it with Notepad and read the values. If the last line "#::1 localhost" is followed by other lines with IP adresses - delete them, save changes in the Notepad and restart the computer.

If your browser still won’t open websites, there may be a problem with a DNS server. First of all, go to “Network and Sharing Center,” click on “Connections,” then “Properties,” click on IPv4 and “Properties.” Select “Use the following DNS server adresses” and enter these values:
- preferred DNS server - 8.8.8.8;
- alternate DNS server – 8.8.4.4;
and try opening any webpage with your browser.

If it doesn’t help, launch the command prompt as administrator and enter the following command: "ipconfig /flushdns." This command will clear the DNS cache. Then enter the command “route -f.” This command will clear the route table from all gateway entries. Now you see OK message, close the command prompt and restart the computer.
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[Bugsly]

It worked beautifully, but it took me doing all the things you said til the end of the video. Thanks so much for being direct in your instructions. No fooling around

[milindsharma]

This actually resolved the issue, such a great video man!

[Hu_sky]

the LAN setting worked for me, thank you

[AnantSharma]

This never happened before, but I think, it's the dual band wifi I use with 2 wifi adapted simultaneously connected to 5Ghz and 2.5Ghz respectively. Disabling one of those worked. Thanks for the help.

[twitzmixx]

My problem was resolved by the last part. But nothing in video actually made the solution. The problem was actually my User account, which is corrupted. I tried opening command prompt administrator but I can't find it, then I searched it up google and it said it might be due to my user acc being corrupted, and I could just switch account to resolve it. Luckily, that was the case. Though it was a big hassle getting through all those, when my only problem was just my acc. It would not be possible for me to find that out if I didn't watch this video so BIG THANK YOU SO It actually resolved my problem! 👍😁

[tesfayedesalegn]

Checking "automatic settings" worked for me. Thank you.

[xander__yalnif]

My "Hosts" file is actually empty, can this be a cause of the issue? and how do i get it to not be empty anymore?

[kyleepreston]

HAD TO DO THIS FOR A SECOND TIME THANKS!

[n]

You don't know how many videos I watched to try fix my problem. Thank you, this video had something that worked. I don't know which one worked but I think it was one of the last ones.

[allydog]

OMG Finally, this worked for me. I have tried so many, one fixed some sites but not others. This one did it. THANK YOU!!

[robinnorris]

Worked great thanks so much. I recommend this.

[themadears]

You are amazing. Thannks for the so many problem solving tips!

[bharattiwari]

Thanx so much, I have seen so many videos but nothing happened but this video helped, keep up the good work..👍

[oc]

If you are experiencing this problem on Windows 10 and have Avast antivirus installed, please try uninstalling Avast Antivirus! It worked for me!

[ashaakter]

My problem solved after seeing it.but it automatically appeared after 20min or 30 min.how can i solve this problem permanently.can anyone help?

[Leonidas]

i have a problem my browser no matter which one will show a white screen in like a secon and then shut down but the edge one works i need help

[Tabbylover]

Fantastic video, fixed my problem, thank you very much!

[jayjay-yqun]

I tried everything and nothing worked😤

[danielmwangi]

i have just decided to subscribe to your channel account with all my accounts. You must be a teacher! you have really helped me. Mwaaaest!

[ally]

Thank you so much I fixed my problem. Hope you be successful all the time