How to Fix Chrome Blocked by Microsoft Family Safety on Windows 11

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 Chrome instantly closes, cannot reopen, and is being blocked regardless of Chrome version.
• This problem happens only when Microsoft Family Safety content filtering is on—Edge is not affected.

Workarounds and Official Fixes:

• Temporary Workaround:
• Renaming chrome.exe to something else like chrome1.exe can let you open Chrome. However, this is not a robust solution.
• Official Solution (from Chrome & Microsoft):
• You need to adjust the Family Safety settings to allow Chrome:
• Go to family.microsoft.com or open the Family Safety mobile app.
• Select the child/user being blocked.
• To allow all browsers:
• Option 1: Disable “Filter inappropriate websites” under the Edge tab.
• Option 2: Go to Windows tab → Apps & Games → Unblock Chrome explicitly.

Chrome Community Statement:
A Chrome community manager confirmed the above steps and acknowledged the issue as originating from enabled Microsoft Family Safety web filtering.
Microsoft’s Guidance:
Microsoft also recommends reviewing Family Safety settings, specifically website filtering and app/game blocking for the account affected.

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References:

• Neowin article on the issue
• Chrome Community Manager and Microsoft official responses

If you want step-by-step instructions or screenshots on adjusting Family Safety, let me know!

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Source: Neowin Windows 11 blocks Google Chrome due to a Microsoft safety feature, fix out