Use a proxy server in Windows. When you’re connected to the internet and using a proxy server while browsing the web, that traffic goes through the proxy server instead of coming directly from your Windows 11 PC. A proxy server can be used when you’re connected using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. At the command prompt, type netsh winhttp set proxy proxyservername:portnumber, and then press ENTER. In this command, replace proxyservername with the fully qualified domain name of the proxy server. Replace portnumber with the port number for which you want to configure the proxy server.

Security Windows 10 Microsoft Defender. There are two ways to allow an app through Windows Defender Firewall. Both of them are risky: Add an app to the list of allowed apps (less risky). Open a port (more risky).

Windows 11 Windows 10. Whether it's for work or personal use, you can connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on your Windows PC. A VPN connection can help provide a more secure connection and access to your company's network and the internet, for example, when you’re working from a coffee shop or similar public place.

Select Apps > Install this site as an app. Use Outlook in Google Chrome. In Google Chrome, sign in to Outlook on the web or Outlook.com account. Select Customize and control Google Chrome at the top of the window. Select Install Outlook.

To remove any extension, choose one of the following methods: In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (or, right-click) the icon of the extension you want to remove (to the right of your browser address bar). Select Remove from Microsoft Edge > Remove. To the right of your browser address bar, select Extensions and select More actions next to the ...

Here’s how to reinstall Microsoft Edge whether you’re a Windows or Mac user: Open any working browser. (Note: If you’re a Windows user and your Microsoft Edge is not currently functioning, to open Internet Explorer, type IE in the search box on the taskbar and then select Internet Explorer from the results.Or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and then type IE in the search bar.)

Security Windows 10 Windows 11. Firewall & network protection in Windows Security lets you view the status of Microsoft Defender Firewall and see what networks your device is connected to. You can turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off and access advanced Microsoft Defender Firewall options for the following network types:

Resolution 2: Firewall or proxy servers require additional authentication. To resolve this issue, configure an exception for Microsoft 365 URLs and applications from the authentication proxy. For example, if you're running Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) 2006, create an "allow" rule that meets the following criteria:

Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. Enable enhanced tracking prevention. Enable secure DNS. Use Microsoft Edge's password manager. Exercise caution when downloading files. Browse anonymously with InPrivate browsing. Install extensions for added security. Keep Microsoft Edge Updated.