10 Easy Steps to Parent Proof Your Home Computer

Parental controls control panel

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You can be in control of your kids computer usage in 10 easy steps. Follow these steps to parent proof your computer at home.

Step 1:Log into your Windows computer as the administrator

Step 2: Click the start button then click in the search box and type in parental control. Click on the parental control icon.

Step 3: If you need to create a user account for your child click the create user link, type in a username and click create account. If a user account is already setup click on their account.

Step 4: On the setup screen click to turn on parental control

Step 5: Click on time limits. On the calendar, select the times to block. Click ok to save.

Step 6: To restrict games, click games on the setup screen. You can click yes or no to allow games.

Step 7: If you’re allowing games you can click to allow or block games with no ratings. Next, click on the ratings that are allowed for your child. Below the ratings section select what types of content to block, press ok to save.

Step 8: On the games control screen you can click block or allow specific games. Select the games on your computer to block, then select always block.

Step 9: On the setup screen click allow and block specific programs. On the next screen click to allow all programs or programs you allow.

Step 10: Select the programs from the list to allow. If a specific program is not on the list click browse to locate the program.

Your computer is now parent proof and more safe for your kids.

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