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How do I fix a proxy server is refusing connections?

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PLW1940
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This is the message I get when I try to update plug-ins: The connection was refused when attempting to contact the proxy server you have configured. Please check your proxy settings and try again. Please help! Thanks.

This is the message I get when I try to update plug-ins: The connection was refused when attempting to contact the proxy server you have configured. Please check your proxy settings and try again. Please help! Thanks.

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christ1
christ1
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Try 'No proxy'.