Windows 10: Microsoft Family App Blocking is On but App Still Launches and is Usable

Discus and support Microsoft Family App Blocking is On but App Still Launches and is Usable in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hi, We are using Microsoft Family on our son's computer running Windows 10 to block access to the Chrome browser. In the "App and game limits"... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by JN Parents, Mar 4, 2021.

  1. JN PARENTS
    JN Parents Win User

    Microsoft Family App Blocking is On but App Still Launches and is Usable


    Hi,


    We are using Microsoft Family on our son's computer running Windows 10 to block access to the Chrome browser. In the "App and game limits" section, we blocked Google Chrome app:


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    On my son's computer, when he launches Chrome, a dialog box pops up indicating that the app is blocked, but notice that the Chrome browser still launches, and my son just ignores the dialog box and uses Chrome however he pleases.


    Is this a bug? Is there any work around?


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    :)
     
    JN Parents, Mar 4, 2021
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  2. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User

    How to block a specific app using family settings

    Hi,

    Blocking specific apps is possible with the Microsoft Account's Family Safety Feature. To block a specific application on your child's account, it is a requirement that the app must be used by your child, so that it will appear in under the Recent Activity
    list. For your child's security, you can log in as the child and launch the app to satisfy this requirement.

    Follow these steps to successfully block specific applications:

    • Visit the Microsoft Family website and then sign in your Microsoft Account.
    • Click the account of the child that you want to block from using an app.
    • Select Recent Activity.
    • Click to ensure that Activity Reporting is turned on.
    • Scroll down and look for Apps & Games.
    • Choose the apps that you want to block on your child's account.
    • Click Block to block usage of the app.

    If further assistance is needed, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
     
    Darleen Pen, Mar 4, 2021
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  3. SOME USER
    some user Win User
    Microsoft Family Safety app blocking not reliable

    I have a Windows 10 tablet for my kid. I have it setup through Microsoft Family Safety such that certain app is blocked. I tested it and it worked. However, I found out that my kid can simply bypass the protection by uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Am I doing it wrong?
     
    some user, Mar 4, 2021
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  4. DENNIS ZAC
    Dennis Zac Win User

    Microsoft Family App Blocking is On but App Still Launches and is Usable

    Microsoft Family not blocking Apps

    Hi,

    Microsoft family features are designed to help you keep tabs on your kids' computer and online activities. If your child uses a PC or Xbox, you may already have set up a family in order to use parental controls. To isolate the issue, please answer the following
    questions:

    • Is the app blocked under the child account when you set up My Family?
    • Can you send us a screenshot showing your Family settings?

    We're looking forward to your reply.

    Regards.
     
    Dennis Zac, Mar 4, 2021
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