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    < 1 min read

    Last updated January 10th, 2024

    For information how to setup a web browser, see Getting Started, or check out our specific browser configuration step-by-step guides.

    SystemProductVersionStatusNotes
    BeOS
    (PPC)
    NetPositive2.2
    Breadbox Ensemble
    (x86)
    WebMagick3.0Doesn't support HTTP proxies
    Macintosh
    (68k)
    Microsoft Internet Explorer3.0
    4.0
    MacWeb1.xTo use Protoweb proxy, it must be edited with ResEdit.
    More information here.
    2.xRecommended for computers that are older than the Macintosh SE/30. Can run on a Mac Plus with System 7 and 4 MB of RAM.More information here.
    Mosaic Netscape0.9
    NCSA Mosaic1.0Doesn't support HTTP proxies
    2.0Does not work
    Netscape Navigator1.x
    2.x
    3.x
    Netscape Communicator4.x
    Macintosh
    (PPC)
    Classilla9.3.3
    Microsoft Internet Explorer3.0Proxy Settings under the Internet Control Panel
    4.5Proxy Settings under the Internet Control Panel
    5.0Proxy Settings under the Internet Control Panel
    5.1Proxy Settings under the Internet Control Panel
    Netscape Navigator3.x
    Netscape Communicator4.x
    MS-DOS
    (x86)
    Arachne1.97
    MicroWeb2023-03-31Set the DOS environment variable before running Microweb: "SET HTTP_PROXY=wayback.protoweb.org:7851"
    Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses. To install Microweb, see this YouTube video!
    NeXTSTEP 3.xWorldWideWeb1.0Doesn't support HTTP proxies
    OmniWeb2.7
    OS/2 Warp 3
    (x86)
    IBM WebExplorer1.01Must type proxy server URL in the following format: http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851/ . Do not forget the URL prefix "http://" and the trailing "/"
    IBM WebExplorer1.1a-1.1hNot tested
    Netscape Navigator2.x
    Netscape Communicator4.x
    OS/2 Warp 4
    (x86)
    IBM WebExplorer1.2Must type proxy server URL in the following format: http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851/ . Do not forget the URL prefix "http://" and the trailing "/"
    Netscape Navigator2.x
    Netscape Communicator4.x
    OLPC XO-1
    OLPC Browser (Gecko based)1.01) Open URL "about:config"
    2) type in the filter text box: "proxy"
    3) fill in address "wayback.protoweb.org" for network.proxy.ftp and network.proxy.http.
    4) Fill in port "7851" for both network.proxy.ftp_port and network.proxy.http_port.
    5) change network.proxy.type from "5" to "1".
    For detailed instructions, check out our guide.
    Symbian S60
    eg. Nokia E50, E70, E90...
    Built-in Nokia Web Browser (WebKit based)N/A
    For more information, visit the step-by-step guide here.
    WebTVWebTV ClassicN/AFor more information, visit the WebTV Redialed website
    WebTV PlusN/AFor more information, visit the WebTV Redialed website
    Windows 3.x
    (x86)
    Microsoft Internet Explorer1.0Doesn't seem to support HTTP proxies
    1.5Type in the full URL to the proxy server address followed by a the port number (i.e. http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    2.0Type in the full URL to the proxy server address followed by a the port number (i.e. http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    3.0
    4.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    5.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    Mosaic Netscape0.9
    Netscape Navigator1.1
    2.x
    3.x
    NCSA Mosaic1.0Doesn't support HTTP proxies
    2.0Does not work
    3.0Type in the proxy server address for both HTTP and FTP followed by a colon and the port number (i.e. wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    Opera2.xTested 2.12
    3.xTested 3.60, 3.62
    Windows 9x and newer
    (x86)
    Protoweb BrowserPre Rel 3Windows 98 and newer, .NET Framework 2.0 required. No Flash/WarpStream support.
    Pre Rel 4Windows 98 and newer, .NET Framework 2.0 required. No Flash/WarpStream support.
    Pre Rel 4.1Windows 98 and newer, .NET Framework 2.0 required. No Flash/WarpStream support.
    RetroZilla (Protoweb Edition)2.2-protowebPreconfigured with Protoweb and Flash. Works with WarpStream. Download RetroZilla (Protoweb Edition) here.
    RetroZilla2.2Flash/WarpStream support not included. Author's website
    Firefox2.0
    12
    52
    latestTries to connect over HTTPS which is not supported. Try RetroZilla instead.
    Google ChromelatestTries to connect over HTTPS which is not supported. Try RetroZilla instead.
    Links2.1
    Microsoft Internet Explorer1.0Go to Control Panel --> Internet. Then open the Advanced tab. Check the box where it says "Use Proxy Server" and under Proxy Server type in "http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851/". The proxy server address varies, so check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    1.5Type in the full URL to the proxy server address followed by a the port number (i.e. http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    2.0Type in the full URL to the proxy server address followed by a the port number (i.e. http://wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    3.0.
    4.0
    5.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    5.01Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    5.5Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    6.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    7.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    8.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    9.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    10.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    11.0Support for FTP over proxy is buggy on IE. If you encounter issues, use another web browser.
    NCSA Mosaic1.0Doesn't support HTTP proxies
    2.0Does not work
    2.1Type in the proxy server address for both HTTP and FTP followed by a colon and the port number (i.e. wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses. When accessing websites, type the full URL with the http:// prefix, eg. "http://www.inode.com"
    3.0Type in the proxy server address for both HTTP and FTP followed by a colon and the port number (i.e. wayback.protoweb.org:7851). Check the proxy server list for up-to-date server addresses.
    Netscape Navigator1.1
    2.x
    3.x
    Netscape Communicator4.x
    Opera2.xTested 2.12
    3.xTested 3.60, 3.62
    4.xTested 4.02
    5.xTested 5.02, 5.12
    6.xTested 6.06
    7.xTested 7.10
    8.xTested 8.54
    9.x
    10.x
    11.x
    12.x

    Updated on January 10, 2024

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