About this tag
The proxy routing tag on WindowsForum.com covers configuration and behavior of proxy routing in Microsoft products, particularly Microsoft Edge. Recent discussions focus on how Edge handles proxy auto-config (PAC) scripts and route probes for determining a device's local IP address. A notable topic is an upcoming change scheduled for September 2026 that aligns Edge with Chromium defaults, affecting multi-homed Windows endpoints. This change introduces enterprise policies such as PacMyIpAddressIPv4ProbeAddress and PacMyIpAddressIPv6ProbeAddress to preserve routing-specific behavior. The tag is relevant for IT professionals managing proxy settings in enterprise environments, especially those using Microsoft 365 and needing to understand how Edge's proxy routing decisions may evolve.
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    Microsoft Edge PAC Probes Adopt Chromium Defaults in September

    Microsoft Edge is scheduled to change the route probes it uses when a proxy auto-config script asks for the device’s local IP address, a small implementation detail that can alter proxy decisions on multi-homed Windows endpoints. Microsoft’s Microsoft 365 Roadmap entry 568787 places the change...