ProxyUnsetter : Detect changes to the system proxy and ensure they are reverted instantly, with this small, open-source tool that runs in the system tray
If your Windows proxy settings are modified automatically for whatever reason, it can be difficult to keep track of the changes and revert them manually.ProxyUnsetter is a simple and very useful tray application that runs in the background and scans for any changes made to the system proxy settings. It can revert them instantly, while also displaying notifications.
Watch for and revert proxy changes
Once the application is launched, it will be sent to the system tray automatically. From here, it monitors your proxy settings and performs various actions when it detects that changes have been made.As long as this feature is enabled, ProxyUnsetter will undo any changes to the system proxy as soon as they are made.
Manage system proxy settings from the tray area
ProxyUnsetter can display notifications to let you know that a new proxy has been set, but you can disable this feature if you prefer. The tray icon color is also changed to red when the manual proxy has been enabled.Additionally, you can use this program to remove any manual proxy settings by just double-clicking its system tray icon.
Lightweight, easy-to-use tool that scans for proxy changes
The application is very simple to deploy, as you don’t need to install anything or perform any configurations before using it. It can be launched from any location, and it runs quietly in the system tray.It will not get in your way, as is minimized to the system tray and is configured only from the context menu. Its resource usage is also minimal, and you can even disable notifications if you don’t want to be bothered while working.ProxyUnsetter isn’t going to be useful for everyone, but it is a great application for users who need to keep a close eye on their manual proxy settings and reset them when necessary.
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
ProxyUnsetter runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
MIT License
license
— the installer is 150 KB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Networking.
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