It provides many tools that allow you to set limits and monitor their activities.

However, due to some technical issues, the feature may not work as expected.

If youre having trouble with parental controls not working in Windows 11, dont worry youre not alone.

windows 11 settings

Many people have been struggling to get this feature to work properly.

Fortunately, there are several solutions available that can help you get this working properly again.

Why is Family Safety Not Working in Windows 11?

installed apps

There are several reasons why Family Safety may not be working in Windows 11.

Repair Family Safety App

The first solution is to repair the Family Safety app.

2.Switch to theAppstab on the left pane, and selectInstalled appson the right.

microsft family app

you’re able to also use the search bar to find it quickly.

4.hit the three-dot icon and selectAdvanced options.

5.Now, scroll down and click theRepairbutton under the Reset heading.

family app advanced options

6.You will see the tick mark next to the Repair button after Windows has finished repairing the app.

This will clear all the app configurations and revert it back to its original state.

ClickResetto start resetting the Family app.

repair microsoft family app

3.You will see the tick mark next to the Reset button after Windows has finished repairing the app.

3.punch theSign inbutton and use the credentials of the Microsoft account through which you have configured the parental controls.

The app usually gets auto-updated on Windows 10/11 devices.

family app repair completed

5.Confirm by clickingUninstallin the confirmation pop-up window.

6.Now, kick off the Microsoft Store and search for theFamily safety app.hit its icon.

7.Click theInstallbutton to begin re-installing the app.

reset microsoft family app

8.kick off the app after the installation and sign on with the correct Microsoft account credentials.

In that case, you’re free to try temporarily disabling it.

This will allow the app to communicate with its server correctly and function properly.

confirm reset family app

1.On the Windows 11 search box, typeWindows Defender Firewalland press its icon to launch.

2.Next, on the left pane, click theTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or offoption.

1.Launch theWindows Settingsfrom the Start Menu.

family app reset completed

2.Switch to theWindows Updatetab on the left, and clickCheck for updateson the right.

3.Windows will check for and download the available updates.

4.After the updates are downloaded, punch theInstall allbutton.

sign in with the correct account

It provides parental controls for Windows 10/11 devices, Android phones, and iOS devices.

you’ve got the option to do that from the web or the dedicated Microsoft Family Safety app.

Try using these steps one by one to handle the issue.

uninstall family app

confirm family app uninstall

family safety app on microsoft store

install microsoft safety app

launch windows defender firewall

turn windows defender firewall on or off

turn off windows defender firewall

windows 11 check for updates

install all updates