I am testing several desktop applications on Windows 11 that connect to different HTTPS/API endpoints.
I configured a proxy in Windows, but I noticed that some applications appear to use it while others seem to establish direct connections.
I have already checked:
Windows Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy
netsh winhttp show proxy
HTTP_PROXY and HTTPS_PROXY
The individual proxy settings available inside some applications
Task Manager and Resource Monitor for active connections
What I am trying to determine is which route each application is actually using.
Is there a reliable Windows tool or method that can show whether a particular process is:
Connecting directly to the destination
Using the Windows system proxy
Using WinHTTP proxy settings
Using an application-specific proxy
I would like to verify the connection path before changing the proxy configuration.
What I have tried:
Changing the Windows proxy affects some applications, but others continue connecting normally, which makes me think they are using different proxy mechanisms.
