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Discus and support Microsoft family in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; So recently, in the newest Windows 10 update, the new Family Safety tools were installed. It didn't ask me whether I agreed to or not, just installed... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Jigyanshu Dixit, May 11, 2023.

  1. Microsoft family


    So recently, in the newest Windows 10 update, the new Family Safety tools were installed. It didn't ask me whether I agreed to or not, just installed them. Since on another computer, Family Safety is installed on my account, which shares the same email address, it somehow assumed I wanted it on this computer. Anyway, it blocks sites that I use often like reddit. I am pretty ticked off about this, so I asked my dad to remove me from the family. He removed both my accounts. When I go to my family page, it says that no one is in my family, the way It should be, whereas before, my dad was listed

    :)
     
    Jigyanshu Dixit, May 11, 2023
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  2. Junaid_A Win User

    Microsoft Family Screen Time

    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,
     
    Junaid_A, May 11, 2023
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  3. Microsoft Family

    Hi,

    It could be because of the settings on the Family and Safety feature or the account you're using is added to a Family. With that being said, we suggest that you check if the account that you are using is a part of the
    Family list. To check on it, go to Cortana
    and search for Family Options.



    To remove your account to the Family, you may follow the steps below:

    • Use the Adult account to log in using this link.
    • Click on the Family tab.
    • On the account that you want to remove, click More > Remove from family.
    • Then click Remove to confirm.

    Let us know how it goes and feel free to get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    PreciousLeb, May 11, 2023
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  4. Carlo Fer Win User

    Microsoft family

    Microsoft family blocking chrome

    Hello
    MayceHoag,


    To disable family features and turn off family settings on Windows 10, I suggest that you follow the steps outlined in these support articles:


    Make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft account to
    account.microsoft.com/family
    .

    If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.
     
    Carlo Fer, May 11, 2023
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