Windows 10: How do I stop a child account downloading exe and installing it in Windows 10 and Edge

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  1. The SP Win User

    How do I stop a child account downloading exe and installing it in Windows 10 and Edge


    As the title says, my son has the ability to download and install an exe from Edge even though his account is set as a child account and has content restrictions enabled.I have seen many similar posts on this topic with many solutions suggesting setting up the Family Saftey, giving the child a suitable Child/Standard account etc. which I have done. A quick checklis:Child is a child/standard accountChild has been set up on the familySafe searching has been enabledContent Filters have been enabledJust to clarify, I am trying to stop him downloading potentially harmful/messy executables and inst

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    The SP, Jan 30, 2023
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  2. Jan123 Win User

    Child Account Get Greyed Out

    Thanks for the suggestion, but I did the following instead.

    I have another laptop, 2 weeks old, with Windows 10 Home on it.

    On that one, I tried the same steps with the child account, and got the exact same results.
     
    Jan123, Jan 30, 2023
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  3. how can I prevent child account in windows 10 to download exe file and install from exe file?

    I thought child account in windows 10 should not have right to downloand and install program (*.exe). , his child account is under windows 10 family safety. however, my son was able to do it.

    what can I do to block it? I don't want him to download any exe file and install it.

    I found out home edition doesn't have group policy edit...how to do it then? thanks a lot for your help
     
    gangwang1111, Jan 30, 2023
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  4. Juzar_Ali Win User

    How do I stop a child account downloading exe and installing it in Windows 10 and Edge

    how can I prevent child account user to install .exe file from internet?

    Hi,

    Please be informed that if you have created a child account (as administrator), your child will be able to download the apps and programs. So I suggest you to check if the child account set is an admin account or a standard account.

    To change the account type please follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows + X key.

    • From the jump menu select Control Panel.

    • On the Top right click on view by and select
      large icons.

    • Go to User Accounts.

    • Click on change your account type (which you prefer/want to make standard).

    • Select standard and hit Change Account Type.

    • Follow the on screen instructions.

    I also suggest you to refer to the article below for better clarification.

    Meanwhile, I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft help article below and check if it helps.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12439/microsoft-account-set-child-limits.

    Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Jan 30, 2023
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