Windows 10: SafeSearch setting not working

Hello, I hope someone here can help me with this issue:


When I search for adult content on the windows taskbar a warning appears telling me that the current settings of Bing's SafeSearch is removing all results that could contain adult content, and that to see those results I must change the SafeSearch setting.


But I already have SafeSearch turned OFF in Windows Settings, and also on www.bing.com on all browsers.


I'm using the last version of Windows 10 2004, I'm on an Admin account, and I'm don't have Family Safety active.


I've been doing some research on the issue but information is scarce on the subject.


I found this PowerShell command https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/windowssearch/?view=win10-ps, and when I execute the Getit says that my WindowsSafeSearchSetting is set to "Strict" despite it being OFF in my Windows Settings. Andif I try to Set it to "Off" with PowerShell Set-WindowsSearchSetting -SafeSearchSetting "Off" it says I can't make that change because it was configured by Family Safety, but then again, I don't have any kind of family settings turned on.


I also tried modifying some registry keys, but it didn't work, this are the ones I've tried:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Search
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Search\SafeSearchPermissions


Please tell me how can I fix this erroneous behaviour.

:)

 

Family settings impacting safesearch

Hi Joshua,

In order to help you with your concern about SafeSearch option, kindly answer the following questions first:

• What browser are you currently using?
• Does the issue happens to all browsers in your PC?
• What search engine are you utilizing when the issue occurred?

If you are using Bing as your search engine, then you may need to turn off the SafeSearch option by following the steps from this link:

Turn Bing SafeSearch on or off.

Kindly reply to this thread for us to help you further.

Regards.

 

taking off safesearch

Hi Rebecca,

Turning off SafeSearch is different for every search engines and turning it off will not any filter adult contents, so it might not be safe if there are minors around. Here are different steps in turning off
SafeSearch:



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• Click “Windows” icon, then the gear like icon for “Settings”.
• Choose Permission & History.
• You’ll see radio buttons under SafeSearch, select your desired permission.
  

For Bing.com you may follow the steps in this
article.



Following these steps should resolve your concern in searching without restrictions. If you are referring for some other search engines, we recommend for you to check their support site for better assistance.



Let us know if you need anything else.

 

Windows 10 SafeSearch settings and family group for Microsoft account

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to change the SafeSearch settings for Bing. I’ll certainly help you with this.



To change the Bing SafeSearch settings, refer the article on
Turn Bing SafeSearch on or off.



To change the SafeSearch settings in Windows, refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Search and select
   Permissions & history.
   
3. Now, select the setting as per your requirement.
   

However, to check if you are in a Family group, simply login to
https://account.microsoft.com/family/ with your Microsoft account. If you are under a Family group, you will be able to see the Family members on the
Your family page.



Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator