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Microsoft's Family Safety Blocks Chrome, Frustrating Users

6/21/2025

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Microsoft's Family Safety feature has been causing a stir by blocking Google Chrome on Windows since June 3rd. Chrome's support manager, Ellen T., revealed that the browser struggles to operate with Family Safety turned on, leaving users frustrated while other browsers continue to function normally. Although a workaround is available, it sacrifices website filtering, and Microsoft has yet to provide a solution.

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Story summary

Microsoft's Family Safety feature has been causing a stir by blocking Google Chrome on Windows since June 3rd. Chrome's support manager, Ellen T., revealed that the browser struggles to operate with Family Safety turned on, leaving users frustrated while other browsers continue to function normally. Although a workaround is available, it sacrifices website filtering, and Microsoft has yet to provide a solution.