Windows 10: Is there a way to allow my child to install programs with Microsoft Family controls?

My 12 year old son saved his money to buy a gaming computer, which is great, but we still want to use Microsoft Family to control screen time and content. Unfortunately this requires that his Windows Account be a Standard User, which means he can't install software, make updates, or do much of anything. The result is him asking me 20 times a day to enter my PIN, which isn't very convenient or workable for either of us. Is there any way to allow a Standard User to install programs on Windows 11 I know - that's what the PC came with, or alternatively, to set Family settings to allow installati

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Hi Laurel,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

This could happen when the child account fails to sync with the server. I suggest you to try the steps listed below and check if it works:

• Open
  File Explorer and navigate to the following location:
• C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Parental Controls
  
  
  Note:
  The above mentioned directory is hidden, copy and paste the same location on the search bar in the File Explorer to access it.
  
• Delete the contents in the
  \\settings directory of the Parental Controls folder.
  
• Reboot the machine to see if the issue persists.
  

If the issue persists, you may want to remove the child account from Microsoft family and add it again.

• To know how to remove an account from Microsoft Family, refer:
  
  Remove members from your family group
• To know how to add an account to Microsoft Family, refer:
  
  Add members to your family group
  

Regards,

 

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Hello Arel, and welcome to Ten Forums.

You should be able to add the URL for Google to allow it like in step 7 of OPTION TWO in the tutorial below.

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