Using a Proxy connection to install programs.. not working..

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?)

I would like to install some programs that need access to
the internet to finish installation. To prevent corrupeted
software and ensure a smooth installation, I will need to
disable my AV, therefore I think it will be safer for me
to do the install in Safe Mode using a proxy connection.

However, I have not been successuful in connecting to the
Net in safe mode. Even after I choose "Advance Settings"
and gave the proxy's name and port my ISP provided me with.

What is that I'm doing wrong? Am I following the right
procedure to install using a proxy? And can anyone give
me an idea of why a proxy connection would be safer?

Thank you so much for you help!

Rocio

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup (More info?)

Elijah,
It was not until today that I read your response, thanks for your
suggestions. I have changed the settings of IE and hopefully I will be able
to access the internet in safe mode as I install new programs.

I have also read some of the articles suggested which have helped to
increase my understanding of how to use a proxy connection.

Thanks again!

Rocio


""Elijah Landreth [MSFT]"" <a-elijal@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> The ISP that provided you with the proxy information would be able to
> troubleshoot this particualr issue for you in a much more efficent manner.
> This is because they know exactly what type of proxy they have and what to
> put into IE to configure it. They can also walk you through the process.
To
> simply configure a proxy in Internet Explorer you can review the KB
> articles found here:
>
> 135982 How to Configure Internet Explorer to Use a Proxy Server
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=135982
>
> This article is for configuring Proxy autodiscovery:
> 252898 HOW TO: Enable Proxy Autodiscovery in Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=252898
>
> Other pertinant articles include:
> 310296 HOW TO: Configure Internet Explorer 6.0 as a Web Proxy Client in
> Windows
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310296
>
> Elijah Landreth [MSFT]
> Microsoft Server Setup Team
>
> Search our Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/directory
> Visit the Windows 2000 Homepage at
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp
> See the Windows NT Homepage at http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/
>
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