The following section will provide steps to follow if you are unable to browse to http://safety.live.com because a computer is showing symptoms of malware that has compromised browsing functionality, such as the Win32/FakeSpypro infection.
Summary
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Open Internet Explorer
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Click on Tools
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Click on Internet options
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Click on Connections Tab
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Click on LAN Settings
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Uncheck "Bypass proxy server for local address"
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Uncheck "Use a proxy for your LAN"
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Click on OK
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Click on OK
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Close Internet Explorer
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Open Internet Explorer
Additional information and an automated FixIt assistant can be found here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2289942
