How to Set Up Parental Controls on Windows Vista

Windows Vista Web Filter

You can choose whether to allow or block content: Automatically or choose your own combinations. You can also block file downloads.

Time limits

You can choose to let the user use the computer only at certain times. Black boxes indicate times that the user cannot be logged on and white ones indicate times that are permitted. To better understand this, consider the image:

The permitted times here are 6pm-10pm Mon-Thur, 6pm to 12 Fridays, 2pm to 12 am Saturdays and 2pm to 10pm Sundays.

Games

You can choose the rating, or you can mix and match content. You can also choose the Games rating provider, such as the ESRB or the PEGI.

You can also block some specific games.

Allow and block specific programs

Works the same as above.

1. Click "OK" when you're done.
2. You'll get reminders with updated information.