When opening sites in a browser, a user, especially after reinstalling or updating Windows, may encounter an error "Unable to connect to a proxy server", which is displayed on all pages on the network without exception. A similar problem can overtake when using any browser: Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Yandex Browser, and so on. The fact is that it is associated with incorrect settings of Windows itself or other problems, that is, it does not matter through which of the browsers the connection to Internet resources is made. As part of this article, we will look at what to do if the error "Unable to connect to the proxy server" occurs.
Why can't I connect to the proxy server
Most often, the error in question occurs due to a change in the settings of the Windows operating system of the connection settings from automatic mode to the option using a proxy server. This setting can be set by default in some assemblies of Windows (unofficial), and it can also be enabled after updating the operating system for one reason or another. It is also possible that a virus changes the settings on the computer, but it is quite rare.
What to do if you cannot connect to the proxy server
If you cannot connect to the proxy server, you can fix the problem through Windows settings. This is done as follows:
After that, you need to restart your computer, and the error connecting to the proxy server should no longer bother you.
It is worth noting that you can go to the settings of the local network parameters not only through the "Control Panel", but also from the browser. Using Google Chrome as an example, it looks like this:
Please note: If you use an extension in Google Chrome that configures proxy servers automatically, for example, FriGate, then you will not be able to change the settings from the browser.
Similar methods can be used to change the connection settings in any browser.
What to do if you cannot connect to the proxy server due to a virus
Above is the standard way to solve the problem when you cannot connect to the proxy server due to incorrect system settings. But there is a situation when virus applications deliberately change the connection parameters, while some of them do this after restarting the computer, and others directly while the PC is running.
If connection problems cannot be solved using the method described above, you need to check your computer for viruses. To check, you can use free antiviruses, for example: Zemana AntiMalware, HitmanPro, Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, Spybot Search & Destroy, Avast and others. Before scanning your computer with antiviruses, it is recommended to check the list of recently installed applications and remove any unknown ones. Also, be sure to check the list of extensions in the browser that is used most often.
To avoid contamination of your computer with viruses, it is recommended to install applications only from the official websites of the developers or from other trusted sources. During the installation process, be sure to pay attention to the terms of the user agreement, which may include items related to the installation of "partner applications", which increases the risk of infection of the computer with viruses.
Even, but exactly one page (or maybe such that all pages) does not open and an error pops up ( timeout expired, err_connection_timed_out, err_connection_failed, or DNS server connection error). In addition, it can appear not only on one, but all at once (Google Chrome, Yandex browser, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, etc.) and on any version of Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, since proxy server without a difference to the operating system and browser.
Do not panic and reinstall your browser or the entire system at once. We read the article and you can do without losses, as well as the visitor, whom I helped and he encouraged to write this article.
Let's go straight to fixing the error and will not dwell on explaining what a proxy server is and why it happened.
1) Returning automatic proxy detection in browsers.
V Google chrome and similar (Yandex browser, Iron, Amigo, Comodo, etc.) browsers based on the Chrome engine, you need to go to Settings
If not all settings are shown, then click on the link below and then look in the block Net button Change proxy server settings ...
Next, the Internet settings window will open. In the tab Connections click the Network Settings button
And we put only one tick so that the parameters are automatically determined
Now we save this case with the OK and Apply buttons and try to connect to the sites.
In the browser Mozila Firefox you also need to go to Settings. Different versions can be accessed in different ways, but ultimately there should be a tab Additionally and the Configure ... button or like this:
or like this:
Here, choose a better item " No proxy"
We save and try.
In the browser Opera proxy settings are in the tab Extended and Net:
We put automatic:
and check.
2) Returning automatic proxy detection in Windows
We follow the path Start -> Control Panel -> Browser Options(provided that View worth by Large icons):
and we find ourselves in the already familiar window where there were settings from Google Chrome:
where we put it right:
then we check whether it works or not.
3) We check the Internet settings.
Go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center, select the item " Change adapter settings"And make a right click on your connection by selecting Properties:
In the new window, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" and click the Properties button:
now we look here so that there are no addresses, especially DNS. Ideally, everything should be automatic:
You can run and execute the command
ipconfig / flushdns
but this is optional.
4) We return the Internet settings after a failure.
It may be that the Internet settings have gone astray after being checked by an antivirus, or, on the contrary, the virus has corrupted them. Then I recommend downloading the free AVZ () program and running it. It has one interesting option (not the main purpose).
We go into it in File -> System Restore and check the boxes as in the screenshot:
for errors.
.html to branch
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Windows \
and see if there is an Appinit_DLLs parameter there, which should ideally be empty:
if it is not and it contains some kind of link, then change the content and clear.
That's all. We have considered the most basic solutions to the problem of not connecting to a proxy server in browsers. If you have other solutions or what did not help, write in the comments.
Now we will find out what to do if you suddenly failed to connect to the server while playing. These situations are common among fans of online games. And they shouldn't cause panic. After all, it is often possible to correct the situation easily and simply. There are exceptions. But they are rare. And only in some cases is it necessary to really raise the panic. Let's think about why the message says: "Failed to connect to the server."
Internet
The first scenario is, perhaps, very common. And there is no need to be afraid of him. After all, the occurrence of our today's error occurs through the fault of the user. It's all about the internet connection.
If you see the inscription: "Failed to connect to the server", then it's time to check if there is a network signal. Most likely it is missing. It can be an ordinary Internet "crash", a modem reboot, or an accident at the station. The main thing is to find out the reason why the connection is missing.
Call your provider and ask if everything is ok at the station. Explain that you have lost the connection. In the event of an accident, wait until it is corrected, and then continue working with the Internet. If you have a faulty modem, replace it. Knocked down the settings? Put them back in and try again. Happened?
Work
Not? Then we think further why it is not possible to connect to the server. For example, you can watch the news on the official website of the game. Perhaps, just at this time, technical work is being carried out on the server or a new update is being downloaded. It is customary to write about such events in the news in advance.
What if the problem occurs for this particular reason? Just wait. Nothing depends on you here. As soon as the update is downloaded, and all technical / maintenance work is over, you can reconnect and play. So be patient.
By the way, if the work on the servers is planned, then the exact time of their implementation will be reported by the administration approximately one day before the event. This means that a message like "Failed to connect to the server" should not scare you. Plus, the news is often written in Moscow time. Do not try to start the game in local time before the work is completed. You still won't succeed. You will only waste time once again, and waste your nerves.
Overload
But there are other situations when you have to see the message: "Unable to connect to the server." What to do? Look for a reason. For example, quite often such events disturb users of popular online games during vacations and holidays. Why does this happen?
All because of the large influx of visitors. The main server cannot handle the load. And therefore it does not let some users into the game. In order not to "burn out". So the server keeps the toy working. In the event that there is a suspicion of an overload, it is enough to wait a while and try to authorize again. Most likely, as soon as the flow of visitors decreases, you will be able to get into the game again. And there won't be any problems.
Viruses and hacking
And panic should be caused by such moments as the likelihood of hacking your account and, accordingly, infection of the operating system. If in the case of viruses it is still possible to somehow fix the situation, then it is extremely difficult to return a hacked account in games.
Scan the system, treat all dangerous objects, and remove the remnants. Clean the computer registry (you can manually, you can use CCleaner). Then reboot and try authorization again. If the operating system is clean, then the problem lies precisely in the hacking of your account.
What to do? The first move is to contact the administrators of the toy. Prove to them that you are the real owner of the account, and then ask them to return access to your profile. This kind of technique works only in rare cases. So you shouldn't really hope for it.
The second scenario is to register a new profile. Only now try to make sure that you are not hacked. Once you confirm the actions, resume your attempts to enter the game of your choice. Now the message: "Failed to connect to server" will not bother you.
As you can see, there are few dangerous situations in our today's question. And so don't panic. In fact, the problem of connecting to servers in games is very common. You just need to know for what reasons this error occurs. Basically, if you saw that you could not connect to the server, then it is better to check the Internet and read the news on the game's website. Most likely, after that the situation will clear up.
Many people today use different software to communicate with each other via the Internet. One of these programs is TS. However, this Tim Speke doesn't connect to the server quite often. Therefore, all users who have encountered such a problem will find it useful to know how to fix it so that you can fully use all the features of the popular application. This error often appears if a person has reinstalled the operating system on his personal computer. In such cases, people often reinstall software. And they do this more than once.
However, this operation does not lead to anything good. In other words, the problem persists. It is worth noting that there may be several reasons why Tim Speke was unable to connect to the server. All of them need to be checked. First of all, it happens that the server to which the user decides to connect is simply not available. Another reason that Teamspeak 3 does not connect to the server may be the incorrect definition of the port by the program itself, or it does not recognize the ip-address of the server itself. What should be done in such situations? The following information should help you to get rid of the problem. This will allow you to fully use the application both during games and in other situations when it is necessary to maintain communication via the global network.
How to fix the error
If it is not possible to connect to the Teamspeak 3 server when it is unavailable, then the person will only have to wait. Perhaps access to the server will appear again after some time. It may have been shut down to perform routine maintenance. Of course, each of the users has the opportunity to try to contact the owner of this resource and find out the reason. However, in any case, you will only have to wait. Things are quite different when the server is working properly. If the user is 100% sure of this, then you need to use the ip address when connecting to him. In this case, it is imperative to designate the port.
Note! If there is a problem and you are unable to connect to the Teamspeak 3 server, then you do not need to use an alphabetic domain when connecting to it.
You can also use the following instruction:
- The control panel opens on the PC.
- In the item "View" select "Large icons".
- The item "Network Control Center" is launched.
- In the window that opens, click on "Change adapter parameters".
- In a new window "Wireless network" is selected. This item must be clicked with the right mouse button. A window appears in which you go to "Properties".
- A click is made on the line where the following phrase "Internet Protocol version 4" is written and the "Properties" key is pressed.
- The "Advanced" button is activated in the new window.
- The DNS tab is selected.
- Clicks on the button labeled "Add".
- A window appears where you type 8.8.8.8 without a dot at the end.
- Then the same window opens again, but it is already necessary to enter 8.8.4.4 without a dot after the last digit.
At the next stage in the "Start" select the command line for the administrator. It will need to register the following: nc lookup -type = srv (the address of the server to which you need to go). After that, a second login attempt is made. As a result, the existing problem will be eliminated. Therefore, the user will no longer be interested in why Teamspeak was unable to connect to the server. Now everyone can use the program for their own pleasure.
TeamSpeak 3 save all information about connections to log files, duplicating especially important ones in the window at the bottom of the interface. If errors occur, be sure to include details, for example, "the hostname could not be resolved" (follow the link for solutions), or "too many slots hosted, shutting down!" etc. If the message “could not connect to the server” appears without any details, in 90% of cases the problem is not on your computer, but on the same server to which you are connecting.
What to do?
- Check the spelling of the server address. Read it straight. Sometimes you copy a domain name (or ip address), paste it into TeamSpeak, and with it, spaces, periods or adjacent letters are inserted.
- Try to connect via the mobile version of the client for Android or iOS. Use wi-fi and mobile network (3G / LTE) in turn to access the Internet. If the connection fails, it is most likely a server-side problem.
- Restart your computer and your router (if you have one).
- Try to connect to the Internet directly, without a wi-fi router (if you have one).
- Disable your firewall and antivirus to eliminate the possibility of Internet blocking due to their settings.
- Check with your ISP to see if any ports or UDP traffic is being blocked on their routers. Describe the problem, do not hesitate to contact technical support.
- Just wait. The server could hang stupidly or be overloaded with requests. The error will go away by itself within a day.
- Contact your server administrator. Report that you cannot connect. It happens that there are about 50 people sitting on the server, every day they connect without problems, and two or three people see constant errors instead of connecting. The admin may not be aware of the situation. A simple upgrade of the TeamSpeak 3 server side often helps - tell him so.
- Try going online with a VPN. This will eliminate the impact of local ISP network problems on the connection. Google is full of vpn services that provide the first month for trial use for free.
In very rare cases, an error in connecting to the TeamSpeak server may occur due to damaged program files or deleted entries from the Windows registry (often after cleaning and "optimization" with special utilities such as Regcleaner). Try it completely
