Well... depending on whether the proxy settings are per user or not...

The reg loc to check is either [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]

or HKCU

Look for:
"ProxySettingsPerUser"
"ProxyEnable"
"ProxyOverride"

Also, check out this thread:
Registry Key to check the Bypass proxy Settings
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