Why proxy server set to 127.0.0.1?

I use XP+SP1. I am in the UK and I am connected to NTL broadband.

I am almost certain that I used to have no proxy sevrer set in IE6 >
Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings.

However I now see that the Use Proxy Server box is ticked and the IP
address entered is the loopback address 127.0.0.1 on port 81.

Some web sites do not like this and they have problems.

I also have Zome Alarm 4.5 and also the antivirus Avast (version 4.5
home edition). Perhaps one of these two applications change the LAN
Settings?

I also use Firefox and Opera as browsers. Their own settings seem
unchanged and do not refer to a proxy server but when I try to go to
the problem web pages (eg http://www.firstdirect.com/) then they
return a message protesting about proxy servers.

How can I get around this?

Hi Zak :-)

If you do not need the proxy, the try the following and see if it helps:

Disable Proxy Settings
Tools>Internet Options> Connections tab> LAN Settings button
Under Proxy server, make sure the box there is unchecked

Disable Automatic Proxy configuration
http://charterpipelinentx.net/disableproxy.htm


Hope this helps

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>I use XP+SP1. I am in the UK and I am connected to NTL broadband.
>
> I am almost certain that I used to have no proxy sevrer set in IE6 >
> Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings.
>
> However I now see that the Use Proxy Server box is ticked and the IP
> address entered is the loopback address 127.0.0.1 on port 81.
>
> Some web sites do not like this and they have problems.
>
> I also have Zome Alarm 4.5 and also the antivirus Avast (version 4.5
> home edition). Perhaps one of these two applications change the LAN
> Settings?
>
> I also use Firefox and Opera as browsers. Their own settings seem
> unchanged and do not refer to a proxy server but when I try to go to
> the problem web pages (eg http://www.firstdirect.com/) then they
> return a message protesting about proxy servers.
>
> How can I get around this?
>

A popup blocker might do this, check Zone Alarm if it has one, stop blocking
and see if settings change.

In that case what would happen is that ZA is taking over reading the site
and filtering it's content, leaving IE to look at the ZA proxy for the
filtered output.

I hasten to add that I don't know this for sure but it's possible.

There could also be spyware or malware doing this, however try the obvious
first and look for popup blockers, possible antivirus with similar and then
check task manager to see what's running in case that helps.

Charlie

"Zak" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:95FC120DB647164A18E@205.188.138.161...
>I use XP+SP1. I am in the UK and I am connected to NTL broadband.
>
> I am almost certain that I used to have no proxy sevrer set in IE6 >
> Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings.
>
> However I now see that the Use Proxy Server box is ticked and the IP
> address entered is the loopback address 127.0.0.1 on port 81.
>
> Some web sites do not like this and they have problems.
>
> I also have Zome Alarm 4.5 and also the antivirus Avast (version 4.5
> home edition). Perhaps one of these two applications change the LAN
> Settings?
>
> I also use Firefox and Opera as browsers. Their own settings seem
> unchanged and do not refer to a proxy server but when I try to go to
> the problem web pages (eg http://www.firstdirect.com/) then they
> return a message protesting about proxy servers.
>
> How can I get around this?
>

You have installed something that is routing you through your local IP.

What have you installed recently?


"Zak" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:95FC120DB647164A18E@205.188.138.161...
> I use XP+SP1. I am in the UK and I am connected to NTL broadband.
>
> I am almost certain that I used to have no proxy sevrer set in IE6 >
> Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings.
>
> However I now see that the Use Proxy Server box is ticked and the IP
> address entered is the loopback address 127.0.0.1 on port 81.
>
> Some web sites do not like this and they have problems.
>
> I also have Zome Alarm 4.5 and also the antivirus Avast (version 4.5
> home edition). Perhaps one of these two applications change the LAN
> Settings?
>
> I also use Firefox and Opera as browsers. Their own settings seem
> unchanged and do not refer to a proxy server but when I try to go to
> the problem web pages (eg http://www.firstdirect.com/) then they
> return a message protesting about proxy servers.
>
> How can I get around this?
>

On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:09:24 -0600, "Charlie Tame" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>I hasten to add that I don't know this for sure but it's possible.

Some email antivirus scanners do it.
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On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:46:29 +0000, Zak wrote:

> I use XP+SP1. I am in the UK and I am connected to NTL broadband.
>
> I am almost certain that I used to have no proxy sevrer set in IE6 >
> Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings.
>
> However I now see that the Use Proxy Server box is ticked and the IP
> address entered is the loopback address 127.0.0.1 on port 81.

Unfortunately last time I looked windows does not allow you to see what is
listening on a port (does XPSP2? the most secure ever?)

Download this
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/tcpview.shtml

and see what is listening on TCP port 81.

If it is something like rundll.exe or the other easily hijacked system
process you will need to do futher investigation.

> Some web sites do not like this and they have problems.

Well it is best to have only proxying of HHTP and not everything, I am
sure you can do that on windows.

> I also have Zome Alarm 4.5 and also the antivirus Avast (version 4.5
> home edition). Perhaps one of these two applications change the LAN
> Settings?
>
> I also use Firefox and Opera as browsers. Their own settings seem
> unchanged and do not refer to a proxy server but when I try to go to the
> problem web pages (eg http://www.firstdirect.com/) then they return a
> message protesting about proxy servers.

I run a transparent proxy and never have problems with firstdirect.

BTW: Avoid using your home banking until you get to the bottom of this.

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 08:55:15 +0000, Dr Teeth wrote:

> On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:09:24 -0600, "Charlie Tame" <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
>>I hasten to add that I don't know this for sure but it's possible.
>
> Some email antivirus scanners do it.

For HTTP?

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:31:38 +0000, steve <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:


>
>Unfortunately last time I looked windows does not allow you to see what is
>listening on a port (does XPSP2? the most secure ever?)

Command prompt -> netstat -b

Tells you which app has opened which port.

Command prompt -> netstat -a

Tells you which ports are listening.

Command prompt -> netstat /? gives you the whole rundown of options.

Jake

In MsgID<(E-Mail Removed)> within
uk.telecom.broadband, 'Muxton' wrote:

>On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:31:38 +0000, steve <(E-Mail Removed)>
>wrote:
>
>
>>
>>Unfortunately last time I looked windows does not allow you to see what is
>>listening on a port (does XPSP2? the most secure ever?)
>
>Command prompt -> netstat -b
>
>Tells you which app has opened which port.

I think you'll find that's netstat -o

>Command prompt -> netstat -a
>
>Tells you which ports are listening.

This can be combined with -o, so

Command prompt -> netstat -a -o

lists all open ports, and gives the process identity number (PID) of the
owner of each port.

Then, to find the name, window title and username of the process, use

-> tasklist /V /FI "PID eq NNNN"

where NNNN is the PID number you got from netstat.

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"Dr Teeth" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:09:24 -0600, "Charlie Tame" <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
>>I hasten to add that I don't know this for sure but it's possible.
>
> Some email antivirus scanners do it.
> --
> Cheers,
>
> Guy

Yes I guess they would have to for web based email, but I was not thinking
of that