Google Chrome slow start up because it's "resolving proxy"

For my own notes in case I can't remember later:

https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=106010

"Resolving proxy"

If Google Chrome seems to take a long time to load a website or search, it may be configured to acccess pages through a web proxy. Check whether the "Resolving proxy" message appears in the lower-left corner of the browser window.
Follow these steps to change your proxy setting (for Windows):

1. Click the Chrome menu  on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Show advanced settings.
4. In the "Network" section, click Change proxy settings. This will open the Internet Properties dialog.
5. Click LAN settings .
6. Deselect the "Automatically detect settings" checkbox.

The steps above will change your proxy settings, potentially disabling your web proxy. Consult your system administrator if you're unsure about this setting.