If you have IE10 open from the desktop in Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip to step 2 now.
If you have IE10 open in the Windows 8 Start Menu view, perform the following steps:
- Right click in an open space within IE10
- A slider bar will slide up from the bottom
- Click the wrench icon
- Select View on the desktop
From this point forward the steps are identical to Internet Explorer
From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right, then select Internet Options
The Internet Options popup window opens.
Click the Connections tab
Click the Connections tab
The Connections tab allows you to set up new Internet connections and modify the settings of existing connections.
For regular DSL, the Never dial a connection option should be selected.
Click the LAN Settings button
For regular DSL, the Never dial a connection option should be selected.
Click the LAN Settings button
Ensure all blocks are unchecked as no proxy should be used for normal Verizon Broadband.
Click OK to save your settings
Click OK to save your settings
This concludes the Internet Explorer 10 - Proxy Settings walk through