Get Set:
A Quick Guide to Using
Windows Vista Parental Controls
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specifying certain times of day that users have access to the computer with a
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The Microsoft Games for Windows Web site at www.gamesforwindows. com/isyourfamilyset has an article with tips for determining if a game is
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genre of games, the Game Advisor will provide a list of
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Web sites that offer opportunities to view footage, or possibly, participate in a
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To access Windows Vista Parental Controls, please:
Click on the Windows Vista “Start” button at the lower left to open the
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At this point, parents will be given choices to control a variety of content and times including:
Web Content
By clicking on the box that indicates which material should be blocked, parents can help prevent their children from accessing a variety of Web content,
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Computer Games
Parents can restrict the types of computer games played based on two criteria:
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Controls, parents can block games that are either too mature or have
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