Beyond the basics: Family safety settings in Microsoft products

Family safety settings in Microsoft products

Which family safety tools should I use?Which family safety tools should I use?

See a chart to help you decide which tools are right to help protect your family from unwanted online content and contact.


Xbox Family SettingsXbox Family Settings

The Xbox and Xbox 360 game systems come with parental controls called Family Settings, which are tools that help you protect your children when they play video games.


Windows Live OneCare Family SafetyWindows Live OneCare Family Safety

Try this service, which gives you tools to help protect your children from online content that you think is inappropriate. Customize the Internet experience for yourself and your family.


Windows Vista Parental Controls Windows Vista Parental Controls

Windows Vista introduces a powerful set of parental control features to help your monitor, manage, and administer your children's computer use.


Zune Family Safety SettingsZune Family Safety Settings

You can use Zune Family Safety Settings to restrict the media that your children download or purchase.

Beyond the basics

Prevention guidelines

Online activites

Age-based safety tips for kids


General family safety information

AAP

iKeepSafe.org

StaySafe.org

NetSmartz


Product specific family safety information

Windows Vista

Windows Live

XBOX