Set up a proxy server on the machine level

Set up a proxy server on the machine level

Set up the proxy for a system account

  1. ExecutePsExec.exe -i -s cmd.exe
    to run the command prompt under a system account.
    Note: Check whether you have the proper login set up by executing the “whoami” command. The response should be “nt authority\network service”
  2. Execute%PROGRAMFILES%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    to run Internet explorer in system context.
  3. Open the Control Panel, and go to Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings.
  4. Click Use a proxy server, and define your proxy settings.

Set up the proxy for a network service account

  1. ExecutePsExec.exe -i -u “NT Authority\Network Service” cmd.exe
    to run the command prompt under a system account.
    Note: Check whether you have the proper login set up by executing the “whoami” command. The response should be “nt authority\network service”
  2. Execute%PROGRAMFILES%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
    to run Internet Explorer in network service context.
  3. Open the Control Panel, and go to Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings.
  4. Click Use a proxy server, and define your proxy settings.

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