How to find this setting:
If your computer connects to the Internet through a proxy server, you can specify the proxy server settings here.
Select Use a proxy server to connect to the Internet and configure
the settings.
|
Setting |
Description |
|---|---|
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Use the proxy settings saved on your computer |
If you can successfully open websites with Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge (or do not know your proxy server settings), choose this option. |
|
Enter the necessary proxy server settings |
If you know your proxy server settings, choose this option and enter the required information. |
|
Use an automatic configuration script |
If your proxy server uses a script or Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file, paste the configuration script location or URL in the field (such as http://FQDN/proxy.pac). |
Select
Reduce data usage in metered networks to reduce the amount of
bandwidth used by your security software when connected to mobile networks. Activating this
setting can help you save money if the mobile network charges according to how much data you
transfer.
This setting applies only to computers running Microsoft Windows 8.