Windows 10: Blocked app still works

Discus and support Blocked app still works in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have Minecraft banned in the Microsoft Family Settings. However, my son can still access the app on his PC. The family setting has both the PC and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by aujy, Apr 22, 2020.

  1. AUJY
    aujy Win User

    Blocked app still works


    I have Minecraft banned in the Microsoft Family Settings. However, my son can still access the app on his PC. The family setting has both the PC and the Xbox listed as "Limits will apply to". He is not using a separate account to bypass these controls. He IS blocked on the Xbox. What have I missed?


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    aujy, Apr 22, 2020
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  2. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    blocking apps

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps:

    • Log in to https://familysafety.microsoft.com/ using your Microsoft Email account.
    • Find the user that is correspond to the computer account on the Windows that you are having issue with.
    • Click on "App Restrictions".
    • Under App Restrictions, click on "App list".
    • Here, you can Allow or Block the Apps/Games that you want.
    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Apr 22, 2020
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    Family Safety App Blocking Not Working

    Hi Mike,

    Let's make sure that the apps you mentioned are properly blocked to ensure that your kids will not be able to access it. To do that , follow the steps below:

    • Log in to your Family Safety account.
    • Click App, games & media.
    • Toggle on the Block inappropriate apps and games option.
    • Under Limit apps, games, and media from Store, click the drop-down list to adjust the restriction.
    • In the Blocked apps & games list, check if Google Chrome is included.

    Let us know if your child is still able to do some search even though it's already blocked so we can further assist you.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Apr 22, 2020
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  4. JOHN SARC
    John Sarc Win User

    Blocked app still works

    Windows Firewall blocks App Store from downloading new apps

    Hi,

    Let's try to check if the app store you're referring to if it's really blocked by Windows Firewall. See these steps:

    • Open Windows Firewall from the taskbar >
      Firewall & network protection       > Allow an app through firewall.
    • A new window will show up containing the list of the apps that ca be allowed through Firewall.
    • Look for the app you want to be accessed, and make sure that the Domain, Private and Public are ticked. That would allow the app store to be accessed.

    Let us know what happens after doing the suggestion.
     
    John Sarc, Apr 22, 2020
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