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MC
Hi all,
I have write a simple program in c# that change proxy setting for IE7
by edit these registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_US ER\Software\Mic rosoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Internet
Settings]
"ProxyEnable"=d word:00000001
"ProxyServer"=" localhost:8118"

[HKEY_CURRENT_US ER\Software\Mic rosoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Internet
Settings\Connec tions]
"DefaultConnect ionSettings"=he x:46,00,00,00,4 3,05,00,00,03,0 0,00,00,0e,
00,00,00,6c,6f, 63,61,6c,68,6f, 73,74,3a,
38,31,31,38,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,*
00,00,00,00,00
But... the changes are not applyed in real-time in IE7, I have to open
an other browser for use the new settings.

I have add to my program a system messagge:

public enum SendMessageTime outFlags : uint
{
SMTO_NORMAL = 0x0000,
SMTO_BLOCK = 0x0001,
SMTO_ABORTIFHUN G = 0x0002,
SMTO_NOTIMEOUTI FNOTHUNG = 0x0008
}

[DllImport("user 32.dll", SetLastError = true, CharSet =
CharSet.Auto)]
static extern IntPtr SendMessageTime out(IntPtr hWnd, uint Msg,
UIntPtr wParam, UIntPtr lParam, SendMessageTime outFlags fuFlags, uint
uTimeout, out UIntPtr lpdwResult);

IntPtr HWND_BROADCAST = new IntPtr(0xffff);
IntPtr WM_SETTINGCHANG E = new IntPtr(0x001A);
[...]

SendMessageTime out(HWND_BROADC AST, (uint)WM_SETTIN GCHANGE,
UIntPtr.Zero, UIntPtr.Zero, SendMessageTime outFlags.SMTO_N ORMAL, 1000,
out result);

But IE7 ignore the signal....

Do you have any suggestion for make active my changes in real-time?
Ciao!

Sep 24 '07 #1
12 7254
Hi,

You better post this message in one of the IE ng, or in a win32 API NG.

I do know that there is cases where this is the case, for example installing
google toolbar, if you have an open windows the toolbar does not appear
there.

"MC" <no*****@gmail. comwrote in message
news:11******** **************@ w3g2000hsg.goog legroups.com...
Hi all,
I have write a simple program in c# that change proxy setting for IE7
by edit these registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_US ER\Software\Mic rosoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Internet
Settings]
"ProxyEnable"=d word:00000001
"ProxyServer"=" localhost:8118"

[HKEY_CURRENT_US ER\Software\Mic rosoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Internet
Settings\Connec tions]
"DefaultConnect ionSettings"=he x:46,00,00,00,4 3,05,00,00,03,0 0,00,00,0e,
00,00,00,6c,6f, 63,61,6c,68,6f, 73,74,3a,
38,31,31,38,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,*
00,00,00,00,00
But... the changes are not applyed in real-time in IE7, I have to open
an other browser for use the new settings.

I have add to my program a system messagge:

public enum SendMessageTime outFlags : uint
{
SMTO_NORMAL = 0x0000,
SMTO_BLOCK = 0x0001,
SMTO_ABORTIFHUN G = 0x0002,
SMTO_NOTIMEOUTI FNOTHUNG = 0x0008
}

[DllImport("user 32.dll", SetLastError = true, CharSet =
CharSet.Auto)]
static extern IntPtr SendMessageTime out(IntPtr hWnd, uint Msg,
UIntPtr wParam, UIntPtr lParam, SendMessageTime outFlags fuFlags, uint
uTimeout, out UIntPtr lpdwResult);

IntPtr HWND_BROADCAST = new IntPtr(0xffff);
IntPtr WM_SETTINGCHANG E = new IntPtr(0x001A);
[...]

SendMessageTime out(HWND_BROADC AST, (uint)WM_SETTIN GCHANGE,
UIntPtr.Zero, UIntPtr.Zero, SendMessageTime outFlags.SMTO_N ORMAL, 1000,
out result);

But IE7 ignore the signal....

Do you have any suggestion for make active my changes in real-time?
Ciao!
Sep 24 '07 #2
I wouldn't be surprized if you couldn't. Like Ignacio said, you will
probably have a better result in an IE newsgroup.

However, what I can tell you is that this isn't the way you should be
changing the settings. Rather, you should be using the InternetSetOpti on
API in the WinInet library. This might affect running instances, but I
can't say for sure.

--
- Nicholas Paldino [.NET/C# MVP]
- mv*@spam.guard. caspershouse.co m

"MC" <no*****@gmail. comwrote in message
news:11******** **************@ w3g2000hsg.goog legroups.com...
Hi all,
I have write a simple program in c# that change proxy setting for IE7
by edit these registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_US ER\Software\Mic rosoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Internet
Settings]
"ProxyEnable"=d word:00000001
"ProxyServer"=" localhost:8118"

[HKEY_CURRENT_US ER\Software\Mic rosoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Internet
Settings\Connec tions]
"DefaultConnect ionSettings"=he x:46,00,00,00,4 3,05,00,00,03,0 0,00,00,0e,
00,00,00,6c,6f, 63,61,6c,68,6f, 73,74,3a,
38,31,31,38,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,00, 00,00,00,00,*
00,00,00,00,00
But... the changes are not applyed in real-time in IE7, I have to open
an other browser for use the new settings.

I have add to my program a system messagge:

public enum SendMessageTime outFlags : uint
{
SMTO_NORMAL = 0x0000,
SMTO_BLOCK = 0x0001,
SMTO_ABORTIFHUN G = 0x0002,
SMTO_NOTIMEOUTI FNOTHUNG = 0x0008
}

[DllImport("user 32.dll", SetLastError = true, CharSet =
CharSet.Auto)]
static extern IntPtr SendMessageTime out(IntPtr hWnd, uint Msg,
UIntPtr wParam, UIntPtr lParam, SendMessageTime outFlags fuFlags, uint
uTimeout, out UIntPtr lpdwResult);

IntPtr HWND_BROADCAST = new IntPtr(0xffff);
IntPtr WM_SETTINGCHANG E = new IntPtr(0x001A);
[...]

SendMessageTime out(HWND_BROADC AST, (uint)WM_SETTIN GCHANGE,
UIntPtr.Zero, UIntPtr.Zero, SendMessageTime outFlags.SMTO_N ORMAL, 1000,
out result);

But IE7 ignore the signal....

Do you have any suggestion for make active my changes in real-time?
Ciao!
Sep 24 '07 #3
MC
On 24 Set, 07:47, "Nicholas Paldino [.NET/C# MVP]"
Rather, you should be using the InternetSetOpti on
API in the WinInet library. This might affect running instances, but I
can't say for sure.
Yes.... is it the only (and correct) way for change proxy settings
without having to restart Internet Explorer.... :-((((((

I have to rewrite my little tool....

thank you!

Ciao!


Sep 24 '07 #4
I have a custom application built running on my desktop, there's no way to
do this live. You have to close and re-open the browser or run a new
instance of IE. Even opening a new tab doesn't do the trick.

--
Regards,
Alvin Bruney
------------------------------------------------------
Shameless author plug
OWC Black Book 2nd Edition coming soon.
"MC" <no*****@gmail. comwrote in message
news:11******** **************@ 57g2000hsv.goog legroups.com...
On 24 Set, 07:47, "Nicholas Paldino [.NET/C# MVP]"
>Rather, you should be using the InternetSetOpti on
API in the WinInet library. This might affect running instances, but I
can't say for sure.

Yes.... is it the only (and correct) way for change proxy settings
without having to restart Internet Explorer.... :-((((((

I have to rewrite my little tool....

thank you!

Ciao!


Sep 25 '07 #5
MC
On 24 Set, 17:25, "Alvin Bruney [MVP]" <some guy without an email
addresswrote:
I have a custom application built running on my desktop, there's no way to
do this live. You have to close and re-open the browser or run a new
instance of IE. Even opening a new tab doesn't do the trick.
No dear Alvin!
I have just rewrite my application using WinINet API (always with C# )
and now I can change proxy settings without having to restart IE.

I have used InterntOption with options:
INTERNET_OPTION _SETTINGS_CHANG ED
INTERNET_OPTION _REFRESH

for applying real-time configuration settings, and:
INTERNET_PER_CO NN_FLAGS
INTERNET_PER_CO NN_PROXY_SERVER
for enable and set proxy server name.

You can use an hybrid app that use registry keys for setting proxy
name and anable it, and the InternetOptions :
INTERNET_OPTION _SETTINGS_CHANG ED
INTERNET_OPTION _REFRESH
for apply changes without restart IE.

Ciao!!

Sep 25 '07 #6
Hi

Is your tool available?

I have the same problem.

--
TIA

Éric Moreau, MCSD, Visual Developer - Visual Basic MVP
Conseiller Principal / Senior Consultant
Moer inc. (http://www.emoreau.com)
Membre du réseau .NET Expertise www.dotnet-expertise.com
"MC" <no*****@gmail. comwrote in message
news:11******** **************@ w3g2000hsg.goog legroups.com...
On 24 Set, 17:25, "Alvin Bruney [MVP]" <some guy without an email
addresswrote:
>I have a custom application built running on my desktop, there's no way
to
do this live. You have to close and re-open the browser or run a new
instance of IE. Even opening a new tab doesn't do the trick.

No dear Alvin!
I have just rewrite my application using WinINet API (always with C# )
and now I can change proxy settings without having to restart IE.

I have used InterntOption with options:
INTERNET_OPTION _SETTINGS_CHANG ED
INTERNET_OPTION _REFRESH

for applying real-time configuration settings, and:
INTERNET_PER_CO NN_FLAGS
INTERNET_PER_CO NN_PROXY_SERVER
for enable and set proxy server name.

You can use an hybrid app that use registry keys for setting proxy
name and anable it, and the InternetOptions :
INTERNET_OPTION _SETTINGS_CHANG ED
INTERNET_OPTION _REFRESH
for apply changes without restart IE.

Ciao!!

Sep 25 '07 #7
MC
On 25 Set, 03:08, "Eric Moreau" <eric.moreau_NO _SP...@videotro n.ca>
wrote:
Hi
Is your tool available?
;-)

Yes,
but you have to wait a few days for bug fixing.

Ciao!!!!
Sep 25 '07 #8
MC
Ok Guys,
you can try it!

http://www.redtomahawk.com/xml/prod/TorActivator.html

The installation is a fake. Or to be more precise, the installation
procedure do:
1. Extract files:
1.1. TOR_Activator.d ll
1.2. TOR_Activator_G UI.exe
1.3. data\proxy.xml
2. Put this files in your favorite location (default: <ProgramFiles >
\RedTomahawk.Co m\TOR Activator for IE7\data)
3. Create Menů Shortcut.
4. Done.

If you want, after installation, you can redistribute the software by
copy/paste of the installation folder.

Hey Guys, don't panic, "TOR Activator" is a little little tool not
still fully debugged.

Bye!

PS: the firm RedTomahawk.com is another fake... :-) It's my
hobby ;-))))

On 25 Set, 12:24, MC <nous...@gmail. comwrote:
[...]

Sep 25 '07 #9
Hi

It doesn't work for me. I have added http://fastweb.bell.ca:8083/ in the
list of proxy and when I click the enabled checkbox I see a hourglass but it
never change the settings in IE 7 (even if IE is closed at that time).

I also tried to remove the http:// without success.
--
Thanks

Éric Moreau, MCSD, Visual Developer - Visual Basic MVP
Conseiller Principal / Senior Consultant
Moer inc. (http://www.emoreau.com)
Membre du réseau .NET Expertise www.dotnet-expertise.com
"MC" <no*****@gmail. comwrote in message
news:11******** *************@n 39g2000hsh.goog legroups.com...
Ok Guys,
you can try it!

http://www.redtomahawk.com/xml/prod/TorActivator.html

The installation is a fake. Or to be more precise, the installation
procedure do:
1. Extract files:
1.1. TOR_Activator.d ll
1.2. TOR_Activator_G UI.exe
1.3. data\proxy.xml
2. Put this files in your favorite location (default: <ProgramFiles >
\RedTomahawk.Co m\TOR Activator for IE7\data)
3. Create Menů Shortcut.
4. Done.

If you want, after installation, you can redistribute the software by
copy/paste of the installation folder.

Hey Guys, don't panic, "TOR Activator" is a little little tool not
still fully debugged.

Bye!

PS: the firm RedTomahawk.com is another fake... :-) It's my
hobby ;-))))

On 25 Set, 12:24, MC <nous...@gmail. comwrote:
[...]
Sep 26 '07 #10

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