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Windows Parental Controls Are Blocking Chrome


david.emery writes: Microsoft is making it harder to use Chrome on Windows. The culprit? This time, it's Windows' Family Safety feature. Since early this month, the parental control measure has prevented users from opening Chrome. Strangely, no other apps or browsers appear to be affected. Reddito...

Since early this month, the parental control measure has prevented users from opening Chrome. Redditors first reported the issue on June 3. u/Witty-Discount-2906 posted that Chrome crashed on Windows 11. "I've had nine students come see the IT Desk in the last hour saying Chrome won't open."

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