How to set up Proxy for Windows Store apps in Windows 11/10

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Today, we'll discuss how to enable or configure Proxy Server for UWP or Windows Shop applications in Windows 11/10. By default, nosotros tin can ready a Proxy, but for some reason, it's not working correctly for UWP applications. When I tried it initially, I received the following error: Your PC isn't connected to the Internet, To use the Store, connect to the Cyberspace and so effort again.

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After searching online for a while I found some working methods. One is to use the Netsh command and import proxy settings from Net options to WinHTTP, and the other is to manually configure the Proxy settings using the Registry or via Group Policy settings. You tin try whatsoever of these 3 methods.

1] Manually configure Proxy settings

In this method, nosotros'll create a predefined registry configuration and import it into the Registry. So beginning allow'due south brand a backup of your Registry.

Press Win + R and blazon in Regedit
Go to File and click on Export
Nether export range select "All"
Blazon in the file name and click on Save

Now that nosotros have made a backup close the registry editor and open a Notepad and copy the post-obit text:

Regedit4  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings] "MigrateProxy"=dword:00000001 "ProxyEnable"=dword:00000001 "ProxyHttp1.1"=dword:00000000 "ProxyServer"="http://ProxyServername                :80" "ProxyOverride"="<local>"

Replace "http://ProxyServername:80" with your Proxy proper noun.

Now go to File and click on Salvage As
Change the file blazon to All Files
Type in ProxyConfig. reg and click on Salvage.

Now that you have saved the file, double click on ProxyConfig. reg and click Yep. Alternatively, open Registry and go to File and Import and import the file from in that location. Reboot your PC and examination it again.

2] Using Netsh command to import proxy settings from Internet Options to WinHTTP

The next method is using the Netsh command line. Before you do this setup your Cyberspace Explorer Options with your Proxy settings and so follow these steps:

Press Win + X and click on Command Prompt (Admin)
Type in Netsh winhttp import proxy source=ie
Close the Control prompt and restart your PC

Now the app should recognize your Proxy settings.

In instance if you want to reset the Proxy in the command prompt type in the following command and striking Enter:

Netsh winhttp reset proxy

3] Using Group Policy Editor

The last method is to use Group Policy Editor to configure the Proxy settings.

Press Win + R and type in GPEDIT.MSC
Become to Figurer Configuration > Administrative Template > Network > Network Isolation

Select Internet Proxy Servers for apps

Click on Enabled and type in your Proxy address nether "Domain Proxies"
Click on Apply and click OK and reboot your PC

I hope you detect this tip helpful. If you find any difficulty following this or if information technology's non working do let the states know.

If you know any more methods to get it to piece of work please share them with u.s.a., under the comments.

Shyam aka "Captain Jack" is a Microsoft MVP alumnus and a Windows Enthusiast with an interest in Advanced Windows troubleshooting. Suggestions made and opinions expressed by him here are his personal i's and not of his current employers. He blogs at captaindbg.com.