The issue is that the screen time limitations applied on the child account are not effective (or reverts to the previous settings) and the child keeps on using the system even the time limit has lapsed. The user gets the over usage idea when he gets the Family Safety report. Before moving on with the solutions, make sure to use one schedule for all devices. Keep in mind that today’s kids are smarter than the earlier generations, so, they keep on finding new ways to circumvent the parental control restrictions. That’s why you, as a parent, should be more vigilant to check if your child is using some hack to bypass the restrictions.
Solution 1: Update Windows of Your PC to the Latest Release
Microsoft release new updates for its OS to satiate the continuous technological advancements and patch the reported bugs such as the one causing the issue at hand. In this context, updating the Windows of your PC to the latest release may solve the problem.
Solution 2: Uninstall the Conflicting Applications
You may encounter the error at hand if any of the installed applications on your system are hindering the operation of the Microsoft Family features. In this case, removing the conflicting applications may solve the problem. One such application reported causing the issue is SAntivirus Realtime Protection.
Solution 3: Configure the UAC and Other System Settings
There are some settings (like UAC set to its default) that are essential for the operation of the MS Family Safety and if not configured as required by the Family Safety, may cause the error at hand. In this case, configuring the UAC and other settings as per Family Safety requirements may solve the problem.
Solution 4: Delete the Parental Controls Settings
The MS Family screen time might fail to implement its restrictions if the configuration file of Parental Control Settings is corrupt due to which the online Family Safety server could not write values to the file. In this case, removing these files (the files will be recreated with the online server restrictions) may solve the problem. You may have to enable viewing of the hidden and protected system files.
Solution 5: Verify and Activate the Child’s Account
The Family Safety Screen Time limitations might not work on the child’s account if his account is not verified or activated. In this case, verifying and activating the child’s account may solve the problem. If you cannot see the verify option on step 2, then follow the steps below: If the issue is still there, then you may probably have to activate the child’s account.
Solution 6: Remove/Re-Add the Screen Times and Child Account
The issue could be a result of a communication glitch between the Microsoft Family Safety server and your PC. In this scenario, removing/readding the screen times may clear the glitch and thus solve the problem.
Solution 7: Change the Account Type of the User
The MS Family Screen Time Limitations might not work if the child’s account type is of an administrator nature as the Family limitations do not apply to the administrator accounts. In this context, changing the account type of the child to standard or guest may solve the problem. If the child’s account is an Active Directory account, then you may have to create another account for the child (solution 8).
Solution 8: Create a New User Account for the Child
The Family Safety Time limitations might not work if the user profile of your child account is corrupt. In this scenario, creating a new user account for the child may solve the problem.
Solution 9: Use the Registry Editor
If a child enables the battery saver on his system, then he may overcome the Family Screen Time limitations. In this case, using the Registry Editor to block the user from enabling the Battery Saver (till the system’s battery is at 15%) may solve the problem. But keep in mind, after applying these settings, even the system’s administrator could not enable the battery saver unless he reverts the settings. If your system does not have a Group Policy Editor (e.g., Windows 10 Home), then follow the steps below: If the issue is still there, then you can try an application/game time limit. Till the issue is resolved, you can lock the child by using the online portal by opening Screen Time and toggle the PC Screen Time Limits to on position which will force the kid out of his system. If you are still encountering the issue, then you may have to try a 3rd party application (like KidsWatch, Qustodio, Norton Family, etc.)
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