Windows 10: Something will restrict internet access to one specific app

You see, my parents put something or changed something that didn't allow me to have this one app called the Wargaming.net Game Center have internet, but all other apps like Roblox, Steam, or Vendetta Online will access it. I have tried reinstalling it and that will not work, plus the antivirus isn't messing with it because I checked. My dad does block my device's internet but not any specific app, just the whole device. I have a hunch that he changed something in the system registry but I have no clue how to operate it or change it back mostly cause I feel like I'll mess up the computer to the point where it will have to do a hard reset. What do you think it causing the problem, and how to fix it?

If it is the system registry or some line of code my dad added, is it possible to click a button and reset the registry to factory settings?

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Preventing access to modern app

Ive been tasked with preventing the children from accessing instagram. I've got it listed in my windows hosts file and internet options/security/restricted site but the windows 10 app is still allowing access. Any suggestions other then deleting app which can just be reinstalled?

 

How to restrict wi-fi internet access to kids?


Hi there

On some routers you can enable the time that the router will allow specific Mac addresses (hardware specific - computer wifi card / tablet wifi card etc) to access the internet. Another way is to have 2 SSID's - one hidden that only you use and the other which appears in the wifi list that kids etc can access - this can also be restricted by time. You'll probab;y need to set up a "Virtual switch" for this --it sounds more complex than it actually is BTW. Look in your Router manual under security settings.

Ideally the best way of controlling Internet access would be to set up a Proxy server - you could use another machine for this -- advantage is that you could restrict sites they access and also by reading the log see what they are accessing. If you don't have a spare machine you could set the proxy server up on your main machine which would control access and stop internet access when the machine is down.

If they have their own mobiles - that's another ball game as they could use 4G without needing wifi -- you are on your own on that one !!!. You might as well use a domestic Watering Can to extinguish a Volcano -- would be easier than getting kids to turn off mobile phones (and probably a lot of adults too !!).

Cheers
jimbo

 

Give access to specific apps for Local User

@dalchina, thanks for the suggestion.

I tried your blanket option, and that didn't work.

I filtered per your suggestion:





However, it seems there are no settings for that filter: