Compare family safety tools from Microsoft
Published: August 13, 2007
If you're a parent, you know it’s important to understand both the benefits and the risks of the Internet to help your family have safe and secure online experiences.
Microsoft has several tools to help you create online experiences that are appropriate for your family.
To compare some of the tools, consult the chart below. For more information about any of these tools, see the following links:
Operating system |
|
|
|
|
Included with Windows Vista
| •
|
|
|
|
Free download for Windows XP Service Pack 2
|
| •
| •
|
|
Included with Xbox
|
|
|
| •
|
Apply Internet filters
| •
| •
|
|
|
Personalize settings for individuals users
| •
| •
| •
| •
|
Set time limits for computer use
| •
|
|
|
|
Report on Internet activity
| •
| •
|
|
|
Set limits on gaming
| •
|
|
| •
|
Protect against accidental system changes
|
|
| •
|
|
Block downloads
| •
|
|
| •
|
Allow kids to request access via e-mail
|
|
| •
|
|
Restrict access to certain software programs
| •
| •
| •
|
|
Set limits on who your children communicate with online
|
|
|
| •
|
