Windows 10: Microsoft Family, Kids, Admin Users, and Gaming

user_zero · Feb 21, 2024

Hey everyone!I have a question - I'm using Microsoft Family and Safety for my family. I have a few children. When I set them up on their computers as admins, Microsoft Family and Safety gives me a warning "...is and Administrator on PC_NAME so certain Family Safety features won't work."I get that and I appreciate that, I'd rather the kids not be admins on their machines, anyway.Here's the problem though: when the kids aren't admins, every game they want to play, requires admin access to launch... IE: The Epic Games launcher needs an admin username/password to launch and after that, the Antic

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haffy · Feb 21, 2024

Kids user accounts and family settings

Ive upgraded from Win 8 to Win 10.

I had 2 adult local accounts and 2 kids local accounts. I also have the 1 Microsoft account.

I don't want to use the Microsoft account signin on my laptop I want to use my local.

Is there a way to assign the existing local kids accounts to family without having to create new ones ? The kids are worried that if I do this they will lose their existing apps/game settings on the local accounts.

Brink · Feb 21, 2024

Keeping kids safe using Microsoft Family on Windows 10 and Xbox

The internet is a dynamic place that is changing every day, so today, Safer Internet Day, is a great time to take a moment to evaluate your family’s digital habits and online safety, and ensure you have all the proper guardrails in place. As the lead of strategy and product for the family team, and a mom of two, it’s something I think about all the time, at home and at work. Yet I hear from a lot of people that they don’t know what tools are available or how to use them. I think most parents today wonder how to ensure their children are safe when using technology, be it playing the latest games, using apps, or simply browsing the web from their many devices. Today, I am sharing a few tips that I personally use with my kids that might help your family.

Take advantage of free, built-in features in the devices you use. Go to account.microsoft.com and set up a Microsoft account to take advantage of all the great family settings across Windows, Xbox, Microsoft Launcher for Android, and the web. Family settings are a free set of features that span devices and can help you set guardrails that work for your family – manage screen time, set permissions for games or apps purchases, enable safe browsing on the web, and more. And we’re excited that we’re making the consent process for a child account easier than ever, eliminating the need to enter a credit card to confirm an adult account – which is often a barrier for families in this process. Beginning now on Xbox, and coming to Windows, mobile apps and the web over the coming months, the process is simpler and more efficient for parents, requiring only an e-signature.

Have an open dialog with your children about expectations and appropriate digital behavior. While there are tons of tools and apps available to track your child’s behavior or monitor their every move, there is a lot to be said for using digital time as a learning opportunity. I always encourage people to sit down with their kids and talk about what is expected of them, what is good and bad online, and to discuss what the appropriate guardrails are going to be before you set them up. This can help foster an ongoing conversation and empower kids to be a part of the process in learning how to manage their own relationship with technology.

Set a good example. Just like our kids wanted to cook or vacuum like us when they were small, they are still looking to us as their example as they get older. The best way to teach our kids about responsible digital habits and online safety is to demonstrate good behaviors ourselves.

Visit microsoft.com/family for more information and tips. My team and I continue to work hard to build features that can help families thrive in our digital world – we are excited to bring you more this year!
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Keeping kids safe in a digital world | Windows Experience Blog

Safer Internet Day 2019: Our Continued Commitment to Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Xbox Gaming - Xbox Wire

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Brink · Feb 21, 2024

Keeping kids safe using Microsoft Family on Windows 10 and Xbox

The internet is a dynamic place that is changing every day, so today, Safer Internet Day, is a great time to take a moment to evaluate your family’s digital habits and online safety, and ensure you have all the proper guardrails in place. As the lead of strategy and product for the family team, and a mom of two, it’s something I think about all the time, at home and at work. Yet I hear from a lot of people that they don’t know what tools are available or how to use them. I think most parents today wonder how to ensure their children are safe when using technology, be it playing the latest games, using apps, or simply browsing the web from their many devices. Today, I am sharing a few tips that I personally use with my kids that might help your family.

Take advantage of free, built-in features in the devices you use. Go to account.microsoft.com and set up a Microsoft account to take advantage of all the great family settings across Windows, Xbox, Microsoft Launcher for Android, and the web. Family settings are a free set of features that span devices and can help you set guardrails that work for your family – manage screen time, set permissions for games or apps purchases, enable safe browsing on the web, and more. And we’re excited that we’re making the consent process for a child account easier than ever, eliminating the need to enter a credit card to confirm an adult account – which is often a barrier for families in this process. Beginning now on Xbox, and coming to Windows, mobile apps and the web over the coming months, the process is simpler and more efficient for parents, requiring only an e-signature.

Have an open dialog with your children about expectations and appropriate digital behavior. While there are tons of tools and apps available to track your child’s behavior or monitor their every move, there is a lot to be said for using digital time as a learning opportunity. I always encourage people to sit down with their kids and talk about what is expected of them, what is good and bad online, and to discuss what the appropriate guardrails are going to be before you set them up. This can help foster an ongoing conversation and empower kids to be a part of the process in learning how to manage their own relationship with technology.

Set a good example. Just like our kids wanted to cook or vacuum like us when they were small, they are still looking to us as their example as they get older. The best way to teach our kids about responsible digital habits and online safety is to demonstrate good behaviors ourselves.

Visit microsoft.com/family for more information and tips. My team and I continue to work hard to build features that can help families thrive in our digital world – we are excited to bring you more this year!
Click to expand...

Source:

Keeping kids safe in a digital world | Windows Experience Blog

Safer Internet Day 2019: Our Continued Commitment to Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Xbox Gaming - Xbox Wire

Tip

How to Create and Set Up Your Microsoft Family Group

How to Add or Remove Adult Member for Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10

How to Add or Remove Child Member for Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10

How to Manage Microsoft Family Settings for Child in Windows 10

How to Manage Activity Reporting Settings for Child in your Microsoft Family

How to Allow or Block Family Member from using a PC in Windows 10

How to Find Your Child in Microsoft Family on a Map

How to Add Money to Account of Family Child for Purchase & Spending in Windows Store

How to Turn On or Off Ask a Parent before buying stuff in Microsoft Store for Microsoft Family Child Member

How to Manage Web Browsing Restriction Settings for Child in your Microsoft Family

How to Manage Apps, Games & Media Settings for Child in your Microsoft Family

How to Manage Screen Time Settings for Child in your Microsoft Family

Hide or Show Family Options in Windows Defender Security Center in Windows 10

How to See Devices Connected to Account of Microsoft Family Child Member

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