What should I do about not being able to set proxy information for Java with current user account?

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What should I do about not being able to set proxy information for Java with current user account?

This article applies to:

Platform(s): Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003
Browser(s): All Browsers
Java version(s): 1.5.0

SYMPTOMS

Unable to set proxy information for Java with current user account

CAUSE

You must have administrator account privileges in order to set proxy information

SOLUTION

The user needs to have an administrator account privileges in order to set the proxy information for the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Contact the administrator of your computer to set the proxy information.

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