We noticed that after creating a new account and logging on for the first time, the Windows Live Family Safety filter would automatically log in with the parents account. If you do not, then it is much easier for your children to reconfigure your computer and uninstall or bypass any filtering or online safety software you use, including Windows Live Family Safety.Ĭlick here for a tutorial on setting up user accounts in Windows XP, or here for a tutorial on setting up accounts in Windows Vista. We’re rolling out a new video player across the site that resolves this issue and this video will be upgraded soon.Ĭonfiguring User Accounts – We strongly recommend setting up limited accounts for your children. Problems viewing video content? Click here.Ĭurrent Video Playback problems:- We are aware of a problem where the video playback control bar is not automatically hiding itself and obscuring part of the video. To start the video presentation, please click on the picture below. Which parts of this module you use and how you configure them for your family is up to you.
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In this video, we’ll show you how to set up Windows Live Family Safety. This clever module not only makes it possible for parents to manage their childrens contact lists, it also includes a web filter and an activity reporting tool.
Parents who are concerned about strangers contacting their children can use Windows Live Family Safety. Of course, there are disadvantages to such a widely connected world. Thanks to the internet and mobile phones, todays young people are more connected than ever before. Youngsters love to socialise and chat to their friends. Windows Live Messenger is extremely popular with children and teenagers. Stay in touch with all your friends, family and colleagues with Windows Live Messenger! – Tutorial 4 – Configuring Windows Live Family Safety