Windows 10: microsoft parental control cannot block apps like Skype and Microsoft store

Discus and support microsoft parental control cannot block apps like Skype and Microsoft store in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I recently created a MS child account and I've setup blocks for apps and websites. The blocks to websites work perfectly fine however, I realized that... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by AngelSoh72, Mar 27, 2020.

  1. ANGELSOH72
    AngelSoh72 Win User

    microsoft parental control cannot block apps like Skype and Microsoft store


    I recently created a MS child account and I've setup blocks for apps and websites.

    The blocks to websites work perfectly fine however, I realized that the blocks for apps are not really working...eg Skype and Microsoft store. I suspect my child was able to "work around" the blocks. If you have experience in resolving this before, pls kindly share with me.


    Thanks!


    Moved from: My account, billing, and sign-in / Windows 10 / Office 365 Home

    :)
     
    AngelSoh72, Mar 27, 2020
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  2. SUBHASH BOIPAI
    Subhash Boipai Win User

    microsoft app store

    How to run apps that are downloaded from Microsoft app store on multiple PCs without downloading multiple times.
     
    Subhash Boipai, Mar 27, 2020
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  3. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User
    Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store

    "Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards."

    "Neowin reports that app developers have been receiving these emails over the past couple of days:

    In its latest review of the Store, Microsoft is evaluating if the published apps are good enough to be listed in the Windows Store. This includes publicly available apps as well as private beta apps. Additionally, Microsoft is also asking developers to delete any promotional campaigns for their apps to prevent advertising charges. Similarly, app name reservations are also being nullified; which means that if your app is unpublished, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to republish it under the same name.

    Officially, the policies for the Microsoft Store says that apps must have "distinct and informative metadata" and "provide a valuable and quality user experience". There are also some specific standards that must be in the apps, including having a name that is not similar to another app or device, along with offering a description that is accurate about its features and functions.

    There have certainly been many Windows Store users who have complained over the years about the large number of apps published that are clones of other apps or ones that are simply poorly made. Hopefully, this new move by Microsoft will help to curb these issues, at least for now.    "

    Microsoft to remove low quality apps from Windows Store
     
    P4-630, Mar 27, 2020
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  4. SAM02
    sam02 Win User

    microsoft parental control cannot block apps like Skype and Microsoft store

    App store and Microsoft account


    Thank you for the advice

    I see what you mean about the password but i think its a backward step to compromise my Microsoft password to to use the app store
     
    sam02, Mar 27, 2020
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