Disable 'detect poxy settings' 2

[j0ckser]

Single computer (no network); self adminstered (with a little help)
Win2K Pro SP4
IE5.0
Use both high speed (at home office) and phone (on the road) access to internet.

Recently I have noticed that, during high-speed use, the first time the browser window opens there is a delay of perhaps 5-10 seconds. At first I couldn't figure out why, but then noticed a status note in the bottom left corner "detect proxy settings". I have checked Tools | Internet Options | Advanced but there seems to be nothing there, I have also checked Tools | Internet Options | Communications | LAN Settings.. and it is set for "Automatically detect settings".

I'm sure I don't need this, but don't know how it got there, nor how to remove it, the detection of (or need to detect) proxy settings that is.



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[smah]

...Tools | Internet Options | Communications | LAN Settings. and it is set for "Automatically detect settings.

That's it - deselect that checkbox.

 

[bcastner]

There is no reason to automaticly detect settings in your setting as smah noted.

 

[j0ckser]

Thanks both. So what does the detect settings do? Check only for proxy settings? Does it do anything else?

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