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Download And Install Microsoft Family Safety [How to]
Microsoft Family Safety doesn’t require installation on Windows
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Internet is a great source of information, but at the same time it can be quite harmful, and this is why many users want to installMicrosoft Family Safetyon their PC.
This is a great service, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you how to properly set it up and use it.
What is Microsoft Family Safety?
How do I enable Family Safety on Windows 10?
How do I add a device to Microsoft Family Safety?
Change family member settings
The first option is Recent Activity, and by using this option you can view the browsing activity for a child account.
In fact, you can even get weekly emails with detailed reports regarding your child’s internet activity.
Bear in mind that this feature only works in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer, since third-party web browsers aren’t supported.
The next feature is Web browsing and you can use this feature to block inappropriate content from search results.
In addition, you can also block specific websites, or you can allow only certain websites to be accessed.
Apps, games & media feature will block mature movies and games so that your child cannot download them from Windows Store.
If you want, you can even set age restrictions for content that your child can download from Windows Store.
Next option is Screen Time and using this option you can set limits for computer usage. For example, you can set specific time frames for days of the week, and you even set limits for daily computer usage.
Purchase & spending option allows you to add a certain amount of money to a child’s account thus allowing him to buy products from Windows and Xbox Store.
In fact, you can even see all purchases in the last 90 days, so you can always keep track of your child’s spending.
If you want to keep an even closer eye, there’s an option that will notify you every time your child gets an app or a game.
You can also allow your child to get only free apps and games, or block downloading applications and games completely.
The last option is Find your child, and using this option you can easily see your child’s whereabouts on a map.
To use this feature, your child needs to have a Windows 10 Mobile device and it should be signed on to it with his Microsoft account.
What devices are supported by Microsoft Family Safety?
The following devices have the Microsoft Family Safety app available:
Keep in mind that not all features are available on all platforms. For example, you can set app and game time limits on Windows, Xbox, and Android, but device screen time limits are available only for Windows and Xbox.
As for content filtering, it only works on Microsoft Edge, regardless of the platform.
Is Windows Family Safety free?
Yes, this feature is completely free since it’s a core component of Windows.
Using it, you can monitor up to 6 devices in your household, which should be more than enough for most users.
As you can see, it’s easy to install Microsoft Family Safety since it’s already available on your computer, but other platforms might need a dedicated app.
In case you don’t want to use this feature anymore, we have a great guide on how todisable Family Safety, so be sure to check it out.
Have you ever used this feature? If so, let us know in the comments below.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
