How To Remove Vuze Webtorrent Protocol Proxy

If you remove the proxy, restart Vuze, and it reappears, one of the following is happening:

Plugins like WebTorrent Bridge or Proxy Switcher can reapply proxy settings.

Even after fixing system settings, some browsers retain independent proxy configurations. how to remove vuze webtorrent protocol proxy

Alternatively, check command-line flags:
Right-click Chrome shortcut → Properties → Target – remove any --proxy-server="127.0.0.1:port" flag.

If Vuze is still on your computer, disable the proxy from within the app: If you remove the proxy, restart Vuze, and

Sometimes a scheduled task or leftover service from Vuze WebTorrent can recreate the proxy. Use Autoruns (Microsoft Sysinternals) or Task Scheduler to search for any Vuze or WebTorrent entries and delete them.

Before we jump into removal, let’s understand what you are dealing with. Why remove it

Vuze introduced the WebTorrent Protocol as a way to bridge classic BitTorrent with WebTorrent (a protocol used by web browsers). A “proxy” in this context acts as an intermediary server. When enabled, Vuze routes your WebTorrent traffic through a proxy server instead of connecting directly to peers.

Why would this proxy be enabled?

Why remove it?

Firefox can have its own internal proxy settings separate from the system.