How do I create my own proxy server?
To retrieve proxy settings using the Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows, you can use several commands and methods. Here are the most common approaches:
Method 1: Using netsh
The netsh command can be used to view the current proxy settings configured in Windows. Follow these steps:
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Open Command Prompt:
- Press
Windows + Rto open the Run dialog. - Type
cmdand pressEnter.
- Press
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Run the following command:
netsh winhttp show proxy
This command displays the current WinHTTP proxy settings. If there is no proxy configured, you will see a message stating that no proxy is set.
Method 2: Using reg query
You can also check the registry for proxy settings. The relevant keys are located in the Windows Registry. Use the following command:
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Open Command Prompt.
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Run the following command:
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer
The first command checks if the proxy is enabled (a value of 1 means enabled, and 0 means disabled). The second command shows the proxy server address if one is configured.
Method 3: Using powershell
If you prefer using PowerShell within CMD, you can retrieve proxy settings with a single command. Here’s how:
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Open Command Prompt.
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Run the following command:
powershell -command "Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings' | Select-Object ProxyEnable, ProxyServer"This command uses PowerShell to query the same registry settings and will display whether the proxy is enabled and the proxy server address.
Using these methods, you can easily retrieve proxy settings from the Command Prompt in Windows. The netsh command provides a straightforward way to check the WinHTTP proxy settings, while registry queries give you insights into the Internet Explorer/Windows proxy settings. The PowerShell method is also an efficient way to get the desired information in a single command.