This article describes how to configure proxy server settings in Windows 8.
Use the following steps to configure Charles Proxy: Go to Proxy Proxy Settings. In the Proxies tab enter 8888 in the HTTP Proxy Port field. Go to Proxy SSL Proxying Settings. This will work whether or not Charles is running or you're using Charles. If you use a different port, such as 8080, just add that as you usually would, e.g. You can also put anything in front of that domain, e.g. Myapp.localhost.charlesproxy.com, which will also always resolve to 127.0.0.1. Charles has traditionally (pre version 3.1) primarily acted as an HTTP proxy, with SOCKS proxy functionality available as well. However there are some performance issues that occur when using an HTTP proxy that result in the browser’s behaviour being different when running with or without Charles.
We have the same problem with all Windows 10 version 1703. The proxy settings are not working (Internet Options). When i want to apply a new parameter, the button OK do not close the window. I can click only on cancel. And no parameters can be entered. (but GPO are working because parameters are in the registry). I am using localhost 8888. This is configured in Charles, System Settings and Firefox. Firefox and Charles are working but Chrome and Safari don't go through the proxy. – Asad Iqbal Sep 6 '14 at 7:27.
Original product version: Windows 10 - all editions, Windows Server 2012 R2 Original KB number: 2777643
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Home users: This article is intended for use by support agents and IT professionals. If you're looking for more information about how to configure a proxy on a home computer, please see the following articles:
Although this article was written for Windows 7, it also applies to Windows 8.
Summary
Several methods are available to configure Windows 8 to use a proxy server to connect to the Internet. The method that will work the best for you depends on the kinds of apps that you're using.
How to configure proxy server settings through Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD)
We recommend that you use Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD) to configure Windows 8 to use an Internet proxy server. The configuration is performed through DNS or DHCP and require no settings on client computers. This means that users can bring computers and devices from home or other locations and automatically discover the Internet proxy server configuration.
How to configure proxy server settings in Internet Explorer or by using Group Policy
If you prefer to statically configure client computers with their Internet proxy server settings, you can manually configure the settings in Internet Explorer or configure domain-joined computers by using Group Policy. Applications that do not obtain their proxy settings from Internet Explorer may have to have settings within each app to configure proxy settings.
Proxy Auto Configuration (PAC) files/Automatic Configuration Script
Proxy Auto Configuration (PAC) file settings can also be manually configured in Internet Explorer or by using Group Policy. When you use Microsoft Store apps, the kind of app determines whether proxy settings that are obtained from PAC files are used. Additionally, the app may have to have settings to configure proxy settings.
Proxy/Firewall client software
Proxy/Firewall client software is specific to the brand of proxy server that you are using. Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) 2010 is an example of a proxy server that can use client software to control proxy settings. Proxy/Firewall client software that is installed as a LSP driver will not work in Windows 8 with any Modern/Microsoft Store apps but will work with standard apps. Proxy/Firewall client software that is installed as a WFP driver will work with Windows 8 in all apps. You should contact the proxy server manufacturer if you have additional questions about how to use the manufacturer's client software together with Windows 8.
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The TMG/ISA firewall client tool is LSP based and will not work with Modern/Microsoft Store apps.
Command-line setting
You can also configure proxy server settings by using the netsh winhttp set proxy command. This option is recommended only for testing, because it is not easy to deploy. The command has to be executed at a command prompt by using Administrative credentials. We do not recommend this for mobile computers because most users would be unable to change this setting when they connect to a different network.
More information
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For more information about how to use WPAD, go to the following Microsoft websites:https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc995139
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