Few issues in technology spark as heated a debate as perceived restrictions by an operating system maker—especially when it comes to which browser users are allowed to run. Recent complaints suggest that Windows 11 users are unable to use Google Chrome in some scenarios, with many initially...
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Microsoft's Family Safety feature is designed to help parents manage their children's digital experiences by setting boundaries on app usage, screen time, and web content. A notable aspect of this feature is its approach to web browsing: when web and search filters are enabled, Family Safety...
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Here's a summary and guidance on the Windows Family Safety issue that blocks Google Chrome, as reported by Engadget and discussed in the Windows Forum:
What Is Happening?
Microsoft Family Safety, a parental control tool, is currently blocking Google Chrome from opening on Windows 11 (and...
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Summary & Fix for Chrome Blocking by Microsoft Family Safety on Windows 11
What’s Happening:
Microsoft Family Safety is a parental control tool that, after recent Chrome updates (137.0.7151.68, 137.0.7151.69), started blocking Chrome on Windows 11 (and possibly Windows 10/macOS).
Users report...
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