Microsoft KB Archive/164035

= Why Does the MSN 2.0 Installation Change My IE 3.x Proxy Settings? =

PSS ID Number: 164035

Article Last Modified on 8/11/1999

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Proxy Server 1.0
 * Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0

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This article was previously published under Q164035



SYMPTOMS
After you install Microsoft Network (MSN) version 2.0, your Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.01 Proxy Settings (View, Options, Connections, Settings) have been altered. These settings route all MSN links through the Winsock Proxy, rather than the Web Proxy service.



CAUSE
This happens because MSN links use an authentication scheme not supported by the Web Proxy Service. Therefore, all MSN traffic must go through the Winsock Proxy Service.



WORKAROUND
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

Set the following client registry keys to configure IE 3.01 proxy settings to use Web Proxy Service with MSN:   HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software \Microsoft \Windows \CurrentVersion \InternetSettings ProxyEnable "1" ProxyOverride "*.msn.com; *.msn.net;;" ProxyServer "http://:80"

Additional query words: msn proxy

Keywords: kbsetup KB164035

Technology: kbAudDeveloper kbProxyServ100 kbProxyServ200 kbProxyServSearch

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