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A proxy checker is one of the most basic yet helpful utilities on the Internet. While there are many other more complex programs out there, in a lot of ways this is really all you will need. As the name makes clear, it is used to determine and evaluate the http servers out there and see which are functional. One of the most frustrating things about using these anonymous servers is that they can be hard to get through; either the connection is bad or there are just too many people logged n and has resulted in an overload, creating massive traffic. Instead of browsing in peace you end up getting irritated. You can eliminate these difficulties with a proxy checker. The way they work will vary per application; some perform checks on the servers they list regularly. Others however, are different. Instead you select the servers to check from a source you picked out, and paste the text into the program. Then you just have to hit the 'ok' or 'check' button and the process will begin. When you look for these applications, you should bear in mind that some of them are somewhat restricted in their use; this could be because they are shareware, and the other features will be activated once you purchase the product. In some cases this is due to a natural limitation in the proxy checker. There are several servers out there, and trying to check them out at regular intervals while updating the list can tax a computer. If you have never used one before, try the free ones; even if there is no cost, several of them do a good job in verifying the status of a server. If you are not satisfied or you want more out of it, then you can go for the pay products. Regardless of what type of application you go for, you will want to pay attention to its other features. For example, does the proxy checker support SOCKS? If it does, what version? Do you need it to format or change the appearance of the lists you paste into it? These things need to be considered so that you will have no problems when using its services. Make certain that you know exactly what they are for before making any attempts to change it. The process of trying to find a working server no longer has to be a frustrating exercise; with a proxy checker, you can remove a lot of the hassle involved and get the connection you need.

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Peter Garant has written many articles about Proxy Sites for a recently launched website about Proxies. Visit Facts about Proxy Checkers.