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How do I change my Xbox settings on my PC?

Manage settings on the web
  1. Sign in to xbox.com.
  2. Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Select More options (…), and then select Xbox settings.
  4. Select Privacy & online safety, and then customize the privacy settings for the account.
  5. When you're done, select Submit.
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How do I access my Xbox settings on my PC?

On the web

Sign in to your Microsoft account at Xbox.com. Select your gamertag, and then select the More actions button (…). Select Xbox settings, and then select Privacy & online safety. Note Because you're accessing sensitive info, you may have to enter your password or PIN.
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How do I change my Xbox content settings on PC?

Set content restrictions by age
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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Why can't I change my privacy settings on Xbox PC?

This is likely due to two reasons: You're using a child account that's a member of an Xbox family group. You're using an adult account that's set as a member of an Xbox family group.
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How do I change my Xbox settings without a screen?

If there's a disc in the Xbox One console, eject it. On the console, press and hold the Xbox button for five seconds to turn off the console. Press and hold the Xbox button and the Eject button until you hear a beep to turn on the console. Note This will boot your console in a low resolution mode (640 × 480).
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Changing your Xbox Privacy Settings (updated version for PC and Phones)

How do I change Microsoft settings?

Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account. Select Settings and customize Themes, Notifications, Password, Contact preferences and Dark Mode. To view your account information, select your profile photo, and then select View account. Make any needed changes to your settings, and then choose Save.
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How do I remove restrictions from my Xbox PC?

Under Content restrictions select Apply age filters, and then select the current age filter. Under Allow content suitable for change the age limit to Age 18+ (unrestricted), and then select Save.
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How do I turn off restricted mode on my Xbox PC?

Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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Why does my Xbox think I'm a child?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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How do I change privacy and safety settings on my Xbox PC?

Manage your online safety and privacy settings
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.
  3. Select the Child, Teen or Adult default settings, or customise your settings by selecting View details & customise.
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How do I change my Microsoft privacy settings?

To access your privacy settings, open any Office app and go to Settings > Privacy Settings. This will open the Privacy Settings menu where you can select your privacy options.
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How to control Xbox One with PC?

Connect your PC to your Xbox One console
  1. On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion app and choose the Connection icon on the left side (looks like a little Xbox One).
  2. Choose your Xbox, and then choose Connect.
  3. From now on, the Xbox app will connect to your Xbox One automatically, as long as it's on.
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Why is my computer on restricted mode?

Restricted Mode is an optional setting that you can use on YouTube. This feature can help screen out potentially mature content that you or others using your devices may prefer not to view. Computers in libraries, universities, and other public institutions may have Restricted Mode turned on by a network administrator.
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How do I get rid of Family settings on Xbox PC?

Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Enter a password or passkey to authorize the change. Select the account you want to remove, then select Remove <member name> from family.
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How do I unblock Xbox Social on PC?

To unblock a player, select their gamertag to return to their Xbox profile, and then select Unblock.
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To block another player in the Xbox Console Companion app on a Windows device:
  1. Go to Friends & clubs. ...
  2. Select the gamertag of the player whom you want to block.
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How do I turn off Microsoft restrictions?

Click [View family settings]③. Sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety website, you will see your family group. Find your family member you want to remove, click the [More options] icon at the upper-right corner④ and then select [Remove from family group]⑤. Select [Remove]⑥ to remove the member from your family group.
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Why do I have restrictions on Xbox?

If you did something that violates the Microsoft Services Agreement, your account may have been suspended, or under extreme circumstances, your device may have been banned by the Xbox Live Policy & Enforcement Team. For more info, see Microsoft's Code of Conduct Explained for Xbox Live Customers.
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How do I turn off parental controls?

Procedure
  1. Open the Play Store app.
  2. Tap Menu.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Parental controls.
  5. Slide to turn Parental controls to OFF.
  6. Enter 4 Digit PIN.
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How do I change Microsoft permissions?

Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security. Select an App permission (for example, Location) then choose which apps can access it.
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How do I change Microsoft settings in Windows 10?

Windows 10

Click the Start button and select the user account at the top of the menu. 2. Select "Change Account Settings" from the list.
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How do I change open with settings on my computer?

  1. On the Start menu, select Settings > Apps > Default apps.
  2. Select which default you want to set, and then choose the app. You can also get new apps in Microsoft Store. ...
  3. You may want your .pdf files, or email, or music to automatically open using an app other than the one provided by Microsoft.
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Where is Xbox home settings?

Switching your home Xbox
  • Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  • Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization, and then select My home Xbox.
  • Do either of the following to change the status of your console: To make this your home Xbox, select Make this my home Xbox.
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