Edge keeps asking me this I'm just trying to access google.

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2026-05-22T21:08:56.5966667+00:00

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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 84,995 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-22T21:54:03.68+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    That is not a normal Microsoft or Google address.

    To help narrow down the issue:

    1. Is this your personal PC or a work/school device?
    2. Are you using a VPN, antivirus web protection, or proxy service?
    3. Did this start recently after installing something?

    You can also try these steps:

    • Open Edge.
    • Go to:
    • edge://settings/system
    • Click "Open your computer's proxy settings."
    • Turn OFF:
    • "Use a proxy server"
    • Any manual proxy settings
    • Then check if Google opens normally.

    Also check this:

    • Press Windows + R
    • Type:
    • inetcpl.cpl
    • Go to the "Connections" tab.
    • Click "LAN settings."
    • Make sure "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is unchecked unless you intentionally use one.

    If it is already unchecked, let me know. Also tell me whether this happens only in Edge or in other browsers too.

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-05-22T21:09:13.01+00:00

    The prompt is coming from the network or proxy you are connected to, not from Microsoft Edge or Google. When Windows detects that a network requires sign-in (for example, a hotel, airport, school, or corporate network with a proxy or captive portal), it automatically opens the default browser and shows the sign-in or authentication page. This behavior is by design.

    To proceed, either:

    1. Enter the username and password provided by the network administrator (for example, hotel Wi‑Fi credentials or corporate proxy credentials), then select Sign in; or
    2. If this appears unexpectedly on a home network, contact the network administrator/ISP to check for misconfigured proxy or captive portal settings.

    Once the network sign-in is completed successfully, Edge should allow normal access to sites such as Google.

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