Proxy server keeps coming back

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I have verified with my ISP that they do not use a proxy server, yet whenever
I start the system or change to a different user, in Tools/Internet
Options/Connections/LAN Settings, it has a check for "Use a proxy server...".
Here is the information for the proxy server:

http: localhost port 8081

The ISP suggested it may be Norton Internet Security doing it. My wife has
experienced numerous missing graphics on web pages recently so it raised a
red flag. I will also need to uninstall & reinstall Norton Internet Security
due to Intrusion Detection files corrupted.

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The Norton problem was because the Intrusion Detection files didn't install
properly, but I was able to get it uninstalled and reinstalled and it's
working fine. I did a virus scan with no problems. I also notice from time
to time Java things don't work. I had to wait till this morning to write a
reply because when I clicked the "Reply" link it wouldn't open the reply box.

I will have to write Symantec and find out if there is a proxy server mark
somewhere in the program, if not they there is some other malware present and
I will have to scan with several things.

"rich" wrote:

> sounds to me like a virus hit you. Was your antivrus up-to-date? Just hearing
> about proxy settings that won't go away and a damaged anti-virus leads me to
> that conclusion. Some viruses initially attack any popular antivirus software
> you have to prevent updates from coming in and wiping them out.., And norton
> is one of the biggest names....I've seen it happen before. Best bet is to
> reinstall and update then scan. Report back after for any follow-up advice.
>
> "c128user" wrote:
>
> > I have verified with my ISP that they do not use a proxy server, yet whenever
> > I start the system or change to a different user, in Tools/Internet
> > Options/Connections/LAN Settings, it has a check for "Use a proxy server...".
> > Here is the information for the proxy server:
> >
> > http: localhost port 8081
> >
> > The ISP suggested it may be Norton Internet Security doing it. My wife has
> > experienced numerous missing graphics on web pages recently so it raised a
> > red flag. I will also need to uninstall & reinstall Norton Internet Security
> > due to Intrusion Detection files corrupted.
> >
> >
> >