Refreshing Proxy Settings Manually
Kenn's
19990616: Refreshing Proxy Settings Manually
June/1999
Tech
Notes
Tech Note #16
If you wish to manually force a refresh of browser settings on a system (or just want to see how the automatic web proxy updater works):
In the Windows directory (or in NT the <systemroot>\system32 directory), there is a simple text file called WSD1IP.RPS (recommended proxy server). If you delete this file, the browser information will be rewritten the next time the system is booted.
If you wish to rewrite the information without rebooting, simply run WSD1IP /WEBPROXY from the command prompt within Windows after deleting the WSD1IP.RPS file.
You can also run INSTALL in the \INTERNET\WSD1IP directory of the WSD#1 Software Backup CD 2 issue 16 or newer. This deletes the .RPS file and reinstalls the automatic web proxy updater.
Note also: the FREEWARE batch file is now on CD 2 in \INTERNET\FREEWARE, and it has been updated to include what had been formerly called B4&AFTER as well as to install the web proxy updater and the updated MSIE security settings. If you're installing MSIE 4.x or Netscape 4.x on a Windows 9x or NT 4.0 client, I recommend you do so using the FREEWARE batch, to ensure the browser settings are updated correctly.
Important note: If you install any text-file-based browser on a system that already has the web proxy configuration utility installed, it will NOT be automatically configured unless you delete the .RPS file. (Or move the computer to a different network.)
The text file settings are only changed when the computer's location changes. The routine does not look for new configuration text files unless the location has changed.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.
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