You mentioned this is a work computer. Perhaps the proxy settings are locked down?
IE Proxy toggle works like a charm on 8.1. love it and its simplicity!

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IEProxyToggle.exe
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Error: Can't load icon.
Specifically: K:\User\Documents\Apps\IEProxyToggle\res\1.ico
Line#
---> 107: Menu,Tray,Icon,Temp_Dir . "\" . GetProxy() . ".ico"
The current thread will exit.
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OK
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... Do you have any idea why this may be happening? ...




No worries ... I figured it out on my own!! (don't you just love when that happens?!)
Good to know it works on Windows 10, too.Hi, Ximinez, and welcome to the DonationCoder site ...
Thank-you skwire! 
Give this a try: IE Proxy Toggle
Green icon means the proxy is enabled; a grey icon means disabled. Single-click the tray icon to toggle or use the right-click menu. Tested on XPSP3/32 and W7/64.
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I had to register to thank you for this perfect app. One click turns it on or off. Working fine on Windows Server 2012 R2. So awesome.
I'm glad the application is working well for you.
Website | Download
v1.0.1 - 2012-07-29
+ Added commandline mode. Examples:
1) c:\path\to\ieproxytoggle.exe -on
2) c:\path\to\ieproxytoggle.exe -off
3) c:\path\to\ieproxytoggle.exe -toggle


You mentioned this is a work computer. Perhaps the proxy settings are locked down?
But What to do if the proxy settings are locked down? and i don't have the admin rights of my office laptop. Thank you




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