Windows 10: Family Safety time limits defeated by Virtual Reality

We are currently applying screen time limitations with limited effectiveness with one of our children. It was recently discovered that the SteamVR application provides an option in settings to remain unlocked even when the computer locks. This option also applies to when Family Safety screen time limit is reached, and the system is locked. Instead of locking the VR application at this point, the user is able to continue using the VR app or game beyond the lockout time. They've learned to exploit this by launching an application just prior to their time expiring, the computer locks as usual

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Windows 10 Family Safety: Time limits and screen locking

I recently set up my son's computer with family safety, and I have him limited to 3 hours of total screen time per weekday. I have told him that when he gets up to go outside, eat, or whatever to lock his computer - but it appears that the time he's away is counting toward his total time as well, which defeats the purpose of screen locking IMO. I've scoured Microsoft and the forums to see if screen lock time counts toward computer time in the family safety feature, but have found absolutely nothing. Does anyone out there know for sure, and if so can you post references?
Thanks.

 

time limits in family not working

Hi Barbara,

We would like to know more details about your concern about the Family Safety time limit that is not working so we can better assist you. Kindly answer the following:

• Does it happen only with particular child account?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we would suggest that you refer to this
support link on how to set up screen time limits for your child.

We look forward to your response.

 

Family safety time limit not limiting time?

Hi Soph. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

See if the fixes for Screen Time Limits here work:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...

https://www.tenorshare.com/screen-time/screen-t...

https://www.saintlad.com/ms-family-account-scre...

https://www.technipages.com/microsoft-family-sa...

All other fixes for Family Safety including paid alternatives that work better and have premium support to walk you through issues like this:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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