Windows 10: Microsoft Apps being blocked by system admin

So basically when I launch an Microsoft App such as Xbox Game Bar, Windows Media Player and Photos, the following message pops up: Contact your system administrator for more info.I know that I own the device I'm using and nobody else has used it. I've also looked everywhere on my computer and searched up tutorials which all tell me to change strings in Regedit, which doesn't work.

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App being Blocked by System Admin

Morning Crew!
Ive been using Microsofts' "Your Phone" app for quite some time. For some reason recently it's been blocked by system admin ...which is the message I'm being given. I am the system admin, so I'm unsure what got changed. I've tried changing the policies through regedit, tried right clicking and "unchecking Unblock" which a lot of sites recommended but I don't even have that feature. I'm currently running Win Ver 20H2 OS Build 19042.804. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

App being Blocked by System Admin

Hello @ChadBonk,

Have you had a look at this? . . .

> How to Turn On and Setup or Turn Off Calls in Your Phone app on Windows 10 PC for Android Phone

Also, look at the Related Tutorials at the bottom of the Tutorial as there may be something there that may answer your question.

I hope this helps.

 

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.