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Protect your family from unwanted content and contact

Which tools?

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.

Windows SteadyState

Windows SteadyState
Do your kids mess up your Windows settings? Now it's a snap to return settings to their original state.

Xbox Family Settings

Xbox 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 Safety (Beta)

Windows 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 Settings

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

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