Windows 7/8: how to configure windows update via http proxy

I. Set the proxy

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator, and type the following command:

  netsh winhttp set proxy yourproxy.yourdomain.com:3128

  or the following command to import the proxy settings from Internet Explorer settings:

  netsh winhttp import proxy source=ie

II. Show current proxy settings

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator, and type the following command:

  netsh winhttp show proxy

III. Reset the proxy

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator, and type the following command:

  netsh winhttp reset proxy