freegate

Freegate is a proxy tool that can alter system proxy settings, sometimes causing internet access issues when it is closed. Users on WindowsForum.com report that after using Freegate, they lose the ability to browse non-SSL websites or any sites at all, even though ping commands succeed. This typically occurs because Freegate changes the browser or system proxy configuration and does not restore it upon exit. Troubleshooting steps discussed include manually resetting proxy settings in Windows, checking browser proxy configurations, and ensuring that the proxy server is disabled after closing Freegate. The tag covers these specific connectivity problems and their solutions.