Windows 10: Parental controls for 1 computer without establishing separate accounts

Discus and support Parental controls for 1 computer without establishing separate accounts in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; How do I set parental controls in windows 10 without a Microsoft account. I liked it better in windows 8. All i want to do is set it on 1 computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by CC_88, Aug 17, 2020.

  1. CC_88 Win User

    Parental controls for 1 computer without establishing separate accounts


    How do I set parental controls in windows 10 without a Microsoft account. I liked it better in windows 8.

    All i want to do is set it on 1 computer for anyone user logged into it without having them to create a Microsoft account.

    Is there a way to that?

    :)
     
    CC_88, Aug 17, 2020
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  2. Parental Controls in Windows 10 - Local Account

    I've read several posts on this topic but may have missed one that explains how to

    • use an existing local account
    • or make that existing local account the add-on child's account
    • or establish a new account and transfer all favorites to the new account.
    I have a special needs child that will totally freak if he loses all his favorites in making the transition that Windows 10 requires for parental controls ... and I don't want to spend the time to add hundreds of favorites to a new account.

    Like many others, I have no reason to

    • set up restrictions on other devices
    • establish a Microsoft account for my son
    • establish an email account that won't be used and will then be deleted if it's not used
    I don't mind going back to Windows 7 - where parental controls worked perfectly without the need to jump through hoops - now that I'm using Windows 10, I'd prefer to stick with it BUT only if I can get working parental controls.

    Has anyone discovered the solution?
     
    muddledmom, Aug 17, 2020
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    Parental Controls aren't working

    Hi,

    The issue could be because of corrupted files. I suggest you to delete the corrupted files yourself and see if it helps

    to resolve the issue, please follow these steps:

    1) Make sure your children are signed out of any monitored accounts.

    2) Sign in with an administrator account and find the folder that contains the corrupted files.

    There are two ways to do this. The easiest way is to enter the complete file path:


    • On the Start screen, type C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Parental Controls and press Enter.

    • If you’d rather open each folder individually, follow these steps:
    a. Go to This PC

    b. Open C:, open the
    ProgramData folder, open the Microsoft folder, open the
    Windows folder, and open the Parental Controls folder.

    3) Delete all contents of the Parental Controls folder.

    This will delete any corrupt files. Your settings will be downloaded again from familysafety.microsoft.com the next time you sign in.

    Hope it helps. Reply with the result and I'll be happy to help you further. Thank you
     
    Arul_D, Aug 17, 2020
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  4. Jane Pin Win User

    Parental controls for 1 computer without establishing separate accounts

    Parental control

    Hi, Giwa.

    To disable your Parental Control, please follow the steps:

    1. Go to the Control Panel from the Windows Start menu.

    2. Click User Accounts.

    3. Click Parental Controls.

    4. Click on your account photo.

    5. Choose Parental control off.

    We're just here if you have further questions. Have a great day!
     
    Jane Pin, Aug 17, 2020
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