Vista - IE Proxy keeps changing

Hi. I just recently purchased and installed Vista (new install) on my
notebook. I am using AVG for virus scanner, but only loaded a few
basic programs.

EVERY time I reboot, the IE Proxy (Tools/Internet
Options/Connections/LAN SettingsProxy Server) keeps changing back to
some china ip (220.181.31.44)

I do not want to use a proxy server and I delete it and I can connect
fine. Next time I reboot, it puts it back in which I am unable to
connect to the Internet until I disable it.

How can I disable this stupid thing permanently?

No viruses found or spyware with Defender... Can someone help please?

> Hi. I just recently purchased and installed Vista (new install) on my
> notebook. I am using AVG for virus scanner, but only loaded a few
> basic programs.

Tell us about these "few basic programs" you have loaded. One of them
doesn't happen to be a "surf the web anonymously" program, does it?

> EVERY time I reboot, the IE Proxy (Tools/Internet
> Options/Connections/LAN SettingsProxy Server) keeps changing back to
> some china ip (220.181.31.44)

What other settings are configured in the Proxy server dialog?

Please do the following:
1. Window+R
2. Type msconfig.exe
3. Click the Startup tab
4. Copy down everything that is listed and type it in a response to this post.