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Get Set:

A Quick Guide to Using
Windows Vista Parental Controls

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The Microsoft Games for Windows Web site at www.gamesforwindows.
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genre of games, the Game Advisor will provide a list of age-appropriate
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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
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Computer Games

Parents can restrict the types of computer games played based on two criteria:
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