Microsoft Family is a handy tool that lets users set screen time limits across devices.
For example, parents can decide how long kids can use their connected PCs or Xbox consoles.
In this manner, they can control how much time kids spend online.
Unfortunately, screen time limits may sometimes stop working.
The limit is set correctly, but somehow Windows ignores it.
Navigate toWindows Updateand click onCheck for Updates.
power cycle your system and see if you notice any changes.
Additionally, ensure your child is using the correct Microsoft account.
confirm the account is syncing up properly.
Go toSettings, selectAccounts, and follow the on-screen instructions to verify their account.
After clicking on theVerifybutton, Windows will prompt you to drop your kids password.
After doing that, the time limits you set up should kick in.
If the issue persists, remove the problematic account from your family group.
start your kids computer, add the account back to the group and check the results.
you’re free to also remove and re-add the screen time limit controls.
Delete Parental Control tweaks
Navigate toC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Parental Controlsand hitEnter.
Then, remove all the folders and files stored under this location.
When your kid logs in again, Microsoft Family will review the online controls.
After that, the proper screen time limits and schedule should apply to your kids PC.
If none of the solutions above work, contact Microsoft Support.
Additionally, remove and re-add the account from your family group.
If the issue persists, delete the folders and files from the Parental Controls folder.
