Removing Library Proxy Settings

If you have never used the Library proxy service before June 1, 2004, you do not need to follow these instructions. Please review the EZproxy instructions or continue directly to our Databases Main Menu.

Use of EZproxy, the new Library proxy service, requires the removal of any Library proxy settings previously set in your web browser. To remove the settings, select your browser name and version from the list below and follow the instructions.

Netscape Navigator 3.x

Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.x

Internet Explorer 3.x

Internet Explorer 4.x

Internet Explorer 5.x

Netscape 4 and higher

Select Edit
Select Preferences
Click on the '+' to the left of the Advanced option
Click on Proxies
Click on the Automatic proxy configuration button
Select and Delete from the Configuration Location (URL): library.utm.edu
Select Direct connection to the internet button
Click Reload (in the dialog box) and OK

Netscape 3

Select Options
Select Network Preferences
Select the Proxies tab
Click on the Automatic proxy configuration button
Select and Delete from the Configuration Location (URL):
library.utm.edu
Click Reload (in the dialog box) and OK
Select Direct connection to the Internet button

Internet Explorer 5

Click Tools on the menu bar
Select Internet Options
Click on the Connections tab
Select LAN settings for cable modems or Settings for dial-up modems
Under Use Automatic Configuration Script, delete the address: http://
library.utm.edu
Deselect (uncheck) Use Automatic Configuration Script
Click OK and then OK again

Internet Explorer 4

Select View
Select Internet Options
Select the Connection tab
In the Automatic configuration box click on Configure
Delete the URL: http://
library.utm.edu
Click on Refresh
Click on OK then OK again on the Internet Options menu

Internet Explorer 3

Select View
Select Options
Select the Connection tab
Select the Advanced tab
Delete the URL: http://
library.utm.edu
At the bottom of the Advanced page, turn off the Automatic Configuration button
Click on Refresh then click on OK in the popup box
Click on Apply then OK on the Options menu