How To Stop Windows Parental Controls Blocking Applications

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Setting Up Parental Controls in Windows 10

To begin using Microsoft Family Safety for parental controls in Windows 10, the following prerequisites are necessary:

• Administrator Privileges: The family PC or desktop running Windows 10 must be accessible by a user with administrator privileges.
• Microsoft Accounts: Each family member, including at least one parent and one child, should have a separate Microsoft account.
  • Create a Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com.
  • It is recommended to have distinct Microsoft accounts for each child using the family PC.
• Email Access: Access to the email accounts of each child is essential as they will receive confirmation emails to activate parental controls.
• Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is needed to manage the settings and monitor activity.

Once these requirements are met, you can remotely monitor your child’s Windows devices by logging into your Microsoft account from any internet-enabled device.

Linking a Child Account to Your Own in Windows 10

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings (the cog icon).
2. Click on “Accounts”.
3. Select the “Family & Other Users” tab on the left.
4. Click on “Add A Family Member” – the plus sign (+).
   • If the child already has a Microsoft account, select “Add A Member” and click “Next”.
   • If not, click on “Create an email address for a child” and follow the instructions to create a new Microsoft account for your child.
   • Note: This method might not work if your child is older than 13 in certain countries.
5. Open your child’s email and click to approve the confirmation email(s).
   • If your child already has a Microsoft account, you will see an email about accepting parental supervision of the account.
   • If a new Microsoft account was created, check the confirmation email asking to verify the email address.

After completing these steps, your child’s Microsoft account will be successfully activated and linked to your own. As the parent account, you are now responsible for monitoring and supervising the child account. You can manage and customize the Windows 10 parental control settings accordingly.

Monitoring Activity on Windows 10

With the setup complete, you can monitor your child and manage parental control settings via the Microsoft Family website. Follow these steps to access and modify settings:

1. Open “Accounts” under “Settings”.
2. Click on “Family & Other People”.
3. Click on “Manage Family Settings Online”. This will open the Microsoft Family page in your browser.

If the setup is correct, you will see all linked child accounts under the Family tab. Each child account will have menu options on the right for individual parental control settings, which are disabled by default.

• Activity: Enable “Activity Reporting” to track an account’s activity across Windows 10, Xbox devices, and Android phones with Microsoft Family Safety. Get weekly email reports or review the activity online.
• Screen Time: Set daily screen time limits and schedules for device usage. For instance, you could limit screen time on Mondays to 2 hours between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Under the “Screen Time” tab, click on the toggle beside Windows and set daily limits for each day.
  • Select any value from zero to twelve hours in half-hour increments.
  • Click on the blue bar for each day to create custom screen time schedules.
• Apps & Games Limits: Limit time on specific apps and games across Windows 10, Xbox, and Android devices. For example, set a two-hour limit on YouTube, applicable across all devices.
• Content Restrictions: Set age limits for apps and games and enable web filtering.
  • Turn on web filtering to block mature content by default.
  • Add websites to an allowed whitelist or blocked blacklist for customized filtering.
• Spending: Monitor and approve Microsoft Store purchases, add money to children’s Microsoft accounts, and view their purchase history.
  • Enable “Ask to buy” for approval on individual purchases.
  • Note: Purchases made with gift cards or Microsoft account money can’t be restricted.
• Find Your Child: Use the Microsoft Family Safety app to track your child’s location on Windows 10 phones or Android devices.

This comprehensive setup ensures a safe and connected environment for your family while using Windows 10. However, it’s important to be aware of the limitations of these controls, particularly regarding social media and deleted browsing history monitoring. For more holistic parental control features, consider using dedicated software like Mobicip.

 

 

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