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Windows 8 parental control - how it works

  • Oct 19, 2025
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In Windows 8, it is possible to set up parental control for your children. You will be able to choose exactly when and how long your child is allowed to be on the PC and which applications and Apps are allowed to use it. In this practical tip we will explain the Details.

To set up an account for your child

First of all, you need to create a new account for your child. Just follow the following steps.
  1. You can open the Charm-Bar by swiping on a touch screen in from the right edge of the screen in the middle. When using a mouse, you must move the mouse pointer in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  2. Click in the Charm Bar click "settings" and then on "change PC settings".
  3. Tap or click "accounts" and then click "More accounts".
  4. Select "add account" and then click or tap "account of a child's add". Optionally, you can also enter an E-Mail address for the account.
  5. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
  6. After Creating the account, open the Charm Bar.
  7. Click from the Charms Bar to "search" and type in the search box "control panel". Click or tap "control panel".
  8. Type in the search box, control panel, Family Safety and click or tap then on "Family Safety". Here you need to select the account of your child and then end up in the Overview.
Account setup for your child

These restrictions can be set in the parental control

Now you can set up various parental controls for your child.
  • Under "web filtering", you can select which websites your child can visit. There are Windows pre-made lists. You should also make use of, since it is almost impossible to filter all adult content.
  • Under "time limits" you can select how long your child's PC is allowed to use. You can give your child a daily time, the funds and/or certain times of the setting to which the child can use the Computer.
  • In the "Windows Store and game restrictions" to specify which Apps are allowed to use your child. You can set for example a maximum age rating for Apps.
  • Under "activity reports" view, you can check exactly what Websites your child visits, how often, how long and what time your child is on the PC and what files were downloaded.
The Parental Family Safety
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