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  1. Issue connecting a local account on desktop to Microsoft family, even after using the...


    I'm trying to add the local account I set up for my nephew to my Microsoft family so I can monitor screen time and usage. It's impossibly difficult for no conceivable reason. WHY? I even set up ANOTHER ONE as a child account and am at the SAME STANDSTILL. I NEED TO ADD IT TO MY MICROSOFT FAMILY. THERE IS NO OTHER DEVICE TO CONNECT. IT'S A DESKTOP COMPUTER WITH 4 LOCAL ACCOUNTS. STOP MAKING THINGS UNNECESSARILY DIFFICULT.

    :)
     
    Jade Bingham1, Oct 31, 2024
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  2. Kari Win User

    Bypass Family Settings by conversion to Local Account


    What you describe should be impossible. To test this I just now created a child account on my PC and signing in to it tried to change it to either an admin account or a local account. Could not do that.

    The only way your son can change his account to a local account and "remove" it from Family, or create a new account is to have access to an admin account on that same PC (your account), or alternatively access to your admin MS account's Family settings online. For that he needs both your MS account username and password. It means that if you protect your own personal admin account (MS account) with a strong password and especially the Two-Step Verification, he has no way to access that account and he should not be able / is not able to change your Family settings or his account status.
     
  3. Micah Bat Win User
    Child's account history not showing up in Microsoft Family Safety

    Just to confirm, have you tried using a different browser and check if the issue persists? Since doing the steps provided on the link didn't help you resolve your concern, we would suggest you to recreate your son's account on the Alienware computer. To
    do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Click Accounts.
    • Click Family and other
      users
      .
    • Click Sign in with
      a local account instead
      (to convert her account to a local account).
    • After doing so, delete the local account. To delete a local account, kindly follow the steps below:
      • Go to Settings.
      • Click Accounts.
      • Click Family and other
        users
        .
      • Click the local account and then, click Remove.
      • A new window will open, click Delete account and data.
    • After deleting the local account, re-link the Microsoft account of your son as a user, then add it to your family.

    For more information on how to add a child account to your family, kindly click
    this link.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Micah Bat, Oct 31, 2024
    #3
  4. Issue connecting a local account on desktop to Microsoft family, even after using the...

    RDP connection fails from Microsoft account to Local Admin account

    Issue:

    • Windows 10 Pro desktop cannot connect to another Windows 10 Pro desktop on the same wired network.
    Details:

    • When connection is attempted, an error states the credentials are invalid.
    • The credentials entered are the local admin account on the target computer.
      • Computer attempting the connection is logged into the Microsoft account.
    • When both computers were running Windows 7 Pro - there were no RDP issues.
    Troubleshooting:

    • Confirmed credentials are correct and CAPS is turned off.
    • Firewall rule for Remote Desktop is enabled and option is enabled in the System Properties.
      • Connection to target computer is successful using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S that is connected to the WLAN.
    • Downloaded Remote Desktop app from the Windows Store.
      • Encounter the same "Invalid Credentials" error as the Remote Desktop Connection software.
    • Updated firmware for router (Netgear R6300).
    • Power cycled both desktops.
    Resolution:

    • Logging into the Microsoft account on the remote computer resolved the issue.
    Conclusion:

    • When you're trying to establish a Remote Desktop Connection from a computer that is logged into your Microsoft account to a computer that is logged in to the Local Admin account, the connection will fail stating the credentials are invalid.
     
    afluxnions, Oct 31, 2024
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