How do I get my internet explorer to connect?

How do i get specific programs to connect to a proxy internet server?

• I am on a university network that provides internet access. unfortunately it seems like only internet explorer can connect to the internet. i also managed to get skype to connect by filling in the relevant details in the skype connection settings. the proxy i used in skype was https. i also had to enter my university username and password (not skype username and password). i want to know if it will be possible to make some kind of general setting that will allow any program to access the internet (antivirus etc) the way it should be. i have tried fiddling with firewall, it doesnt work. I know this isnt much info, but let me know if you can help, and if you need any other info, please email me or something: [email protected] Im running windows 7 and connected to the server via a lan cable to a port in the wall, I think :P help will be much appreciated

• Answer:

  Unless the software is enabled to set the proxy details it will not work. That is why proxies will leak information around them. Programs like Flash and Java will try to go through the regular network connection and will not go via the proxy. So they will either be blocked or if your network allows them through will use your actual local IP address.