Have you ever got stuck with Socket Error 10060 on windows?

Error 10060 occurs while connecting to the Internet and the client using the proxy system.

At Bobcares, we often receive requests to fix socket errors as part of our Server Management Services.

Today, let’s discuss this error in detail and see how our Support Engineers fix it for our customers.

What causes Socket Error 10060 on windows?

The problem occurs while using proxy servers and when the time to load the web page is not enough.

In such situations, the connection times out and the error occurs.

Recently one of our customers contacted us with this error when he uses proxy service to connect to the internet. It returns the error message as follows.

How to identify Socket Error 10060 on windows?

The first thing is that the error message popping up on the screen when trying to connect to the internet via a proxy server.

Another potential problem could be an inability by the browser to display the web pages.

1. The webpage can’t be shown.
2. There is an issue with the page that attempting to reach and it can’t be shown.

How we fix Socket Error 10060 on windows?

So far, we discuss the socket error in detail. Now let’s see how our Support Engineers fix this error for our customers.

1.  Increase the time-out limit for the loading websites.

In this method, we make modifications to Windows Registry.

In order to avoid possible damage, you should backup Registry. Backups are crucial if something goes wrong.

To do this,

1. First, we open the Registry Editor.

2. Then we go to the Run from >> the Start >> type regedit >> then click OK.

3. After this, we go to the registry subkey.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3Proxy\Parameters

4. Then click on>> RequestTimeoutSecs, and then on Modify button.

5. we go to Decimal where you can increase the time limit for loading the Internet sites.

(180 would be more or less an ideal time period)

6. Once we do that, we click on the >> OK button.

7. After all the modifications, we restart the system.

After making modifications in the registry, we also make sure that everything is stable on the system.

2. Verify web proxy connection

Next, we verify the web proxy connections.

To do this,

1. We open the  Run app from the Start and type inetcpl.cpl then click >> OK.

2. When Internet Properties window appears, >> we go to the Connections tab. There go to the Lan settings.

3. Then the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window shows up.

4. After this, we find the Use a proxy for your Lan box and deselect this option, then click>> OK.

This fixes the socket error.

3. Disable Firewall

Firewall security may sometimes be the reason for socket error 10060 too. So we ask the customers to check the firewall configuration or disable the firewall for a temporary time period

4. Scan for Malware

Another reason for this error is malware infection on the system. so we run an antivirus on the customer’s system or advise them to install antivirus software on the system and run it properly.

It detects and removes all types of malware including Trojans, viruses, adware, spyware and more in seconds.

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Conclusion

In short, the error occurs while connecting to the Internet and the client using the proxy system. Socket error 10060 on windows indicate the connection problem. Today we discussed how our Support Engineers fix this error for our customers.