Windows 10: Microsoft Family Settings Preventing Browser Use – Admin Account Incorrectly Labeled as Child

Hi Microsoft Support,I'm having a serious issue with Microsoft Family Safety controls on my Windows account.My Opera browser which is Chromium-based like Google Chrome is being blocked due to Microsoft Family Safety settings. The problem is, my account is incorrectly set as a child account birth year showing as 2011, even though I am 19 years old. I am also listed as the admin on this PC, but I have no ability to change my birthdate or leave the family group.It seems like I'm stuck in a loop — I can't manage family settings, can't leave the family, and can't change my account age, so I’m l

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Problems adding a child on the family account

Hello,

We're here to help.

You might be facing this issue due to the account is not configured properly.
Kindly refer to the steps below on how to reconfigure your
Family Safety feature for your Windows 10 device.

To remove a child

• From a web browser, go to
  http://account.microsoft.com/family and sign in with the Microsoft account of an adult in the family.
• To remove a child, choose Remove at the top of the section labeled
  Select a child to view or edit their settings.
• Select the person you want to remove from the family.
• Select the Remove button that appears when you've chosen the person to remove.

To add a child to your family

• Sign in at
  account.microsoft.com/family.
• If this is your first time setting up a family, select Add a child.
  
  If you've already added child accounts to your family, go to Select a child to view or edit their settings and then select
  Add.
• Enter your child's email address and select Send invite. If your child doesn't have an email address, select
  Create a new email address for your child and follow the instructions on the screen.
  

Your child will need to accept the invite from their email.

Do note, you need to accept the email invitation from a device with the Child account currently logged in.

Let us know how it goes and we will be glad to assist you further.

 

Family Settings - Manage for Child in Windows 10


UPDATE: Email from Microsoft.

 

Child account in family safety is no visible

Helloo

Im Juliet and Im happy to help you

I would suggest you try to Verify the child account's status.

Double-check if the child account is still active and has not been removed or deleted. If the child account has been deleted or disabled, it will not appear in the parent account's settings.

To verify the status of a child account and ensure it is still active, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the parent account: Use the credentials of the parent account associated with the child account and log in to the platform or service.

2. Navigate to the account settings: Once logged in, locate the account settings or profile page within the platform or service. This is usually accessible through a dropdown menu or a dedicated settings icon.

3. Look for family or child account management: In the account settings, search for options related to family or child account management. This could be labeled as "Family Safety," "Parental Controls," "Family Settings," or something similar, depending on the platform.

4. Access child account settings: Within the family or child account management section, you should see a list of linked child accounts associated with the parent account. If the child account is visible, it indicates that it is active.

5. Check for account deletion or disabling: If you do not see the child account listed, it might have been deleted or disabled. Look for any information or notifications indicating that the child account has been removed or disabled.

6. Verify with platform support: If you are uncertain about the status of the child account, or if you cannot find any information regarding its deletion or disabling, contact the platform's customer support. They will be able to assist you in confirming the status of the child account and provide further guidance.

I hope this helps Let me know what happens