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How do I enable purchases on Microsoft?

Open Microsoft Store and select Profile next to the search box. Select App settings > Purchase sign-in. Turn the switch to On. This will let you buy from Microsoft Store without entering a password.
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How do I unblock purchases on Microsoft?

  1. Log in to account.microsoft.com.
  2. Select "Privacy"
  3. Scroll down to "other privacy settings" and select "xbox privacy and online safety".
  4. Select the tab for "xbox/windows online safety.
  5. Look for Buy and Download.
  6. Change from anything to Only Free.
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Why can't I make purchases on my Microsoft account?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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How do I give permission to purchase Microsoft?

Enable Ask to Buy
  1. Using a web browser, visit family.microsoft.com. ...
  2. Find your family member's name and click More options > Spending.
  3. Turn on Needs organizer approval to buy things toggle.
  4. To approve or deny purchase requests through email, turn on Email me when they get stuff toggle.
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Why can't i buy stuff with my Microsoft balance?

If you're trying to buy something using your Microsoft account balance, you may not have enough funds in your account to cover the total cost of the item.
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How To Disable Require Approval For Every Purchase On Microsoft Family and Minecraft 2022

Why can't I spend my account balance?

Sometimes you'll see an available balance that's less than your account balance. You can only spend your available balance in this case, or less if you have outstanding checks. The rest of the money is being held by your bank.
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Why won t my Xbox let me make purchases?

To fix this problem, verify that the correct billing address is listed for the payment method you're trying to use: Sign in to your Microsoft account. Select Payment & billing, and then select Payment options. Under Payment methods, select the payment method you tried to use to make the purchase.
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How do I remove restrictions from my Microsoft account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Click on the Manage family settings online or remove an account option. Select the child account for which you want to turn off parental control and make the necessary changes. *Do note this can only be done by an adult account in microsoft family.
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How do I change permissions in Microsoft?

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 get permission to buy stuff on Xbox?

Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings. Select Manage family members and choose a child account. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customize > Buy & download. Select On in the Ask a parent box.
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Why can't I make purchases with my card?

If the balance on your bank account is too low, or you get close to or go over your credit card's credit limit, your card may be declined. If your bank or credit union offers alerts to flag fraud on your account, sign up. These alerts can let you know about some possible problems before your card is declined.
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How do I unblock purchases on Xbox?

Press the Xbox Guide button to open the guide, and then then navigate to Profile & system (your account icon) > Settings > Account > Family settings. Check for buying restrictions on your account, and make adjustments as needed.
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Why is my Microsoft account not letting me buy Minecraft?

Troubleshoot Purchasing

Try your purchase on another web browser or device, and make sure that the browser is the most current version. Try a different payment method in the online store. There are several different payment methods available. Note: Payment methods may vary depending on your country.
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How do I unblock app purchases?

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How to enable or disable in-app purchases on Android
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap on your profile icon on the top-right corner of the screen, then select Settings in the pop-up menu. ...
  3. On the Settings page, tap Authentication, and then tap Require authentication for purchases.
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How do I turn off purchase restrictions?

On the “Settings” page, select “Authentication.” In the expanded “Authentication” menu, tap “Require Authentication for Purchases.” In the “Purchase Authentication” box that opens, enable the “For All Purchases Through Google Play On This Device” option.
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How do I Unrestrict Microsoft Store?

To do this, open the Settings app, select “Apps” and then find “Microsoft Store” in the list of apps. Select “Advanced Options”, choose “Reset”, and then confirm. This should reset the Store and clear any corrupted data that could be preventing download from occurring.
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How do I reset Microsoft permissions?

To reset NTFS Permissions in Windows 10, do the following. Open an elevated command prompt. Run the following command to reset permissions for a file: icacls "full path to your file" /reset. To reset permissions for a folder: icacls "full path to the folder" /reset.
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How do I fix access permissions?

Setting Permissions
  1. Access the Properties dialog box.
  2. Select the Security tab. ...
  3. Click Edit.
  4. In the Group or user name section, select the user(s) you wish to set permissions for.
  5. In the Permissions section, use the checkboxes to select the appropriate permission level.
  6. Click Apply.
  7. Click Okay.
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How do I change user permissions?

On the Permissions tab on the Properties dialog box, scroll through the list of permissions and select the check boxes that correspond to the permissions you want to grant to users of this computer. Administrators have access to all the permissions regardless of the settings on this tab.
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Why is my Microsoft account restricted?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code.
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Why is my account locked on Microsoft?

If you tried to sign in to your account and received a message that it's been locked, it's because activity associated with your account might violate our Terms of Use.
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What happens if your Microsoft account is restricted?

More often than not, the issue is simply that your email address has been leaked by another website. Our systems then act with an air of caution and will force you to reset your password to ensure the integrity of your account. There are other reasons, but they are too lengthy to explore in detail here.
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How do I change my purchase restrictions on Xbox?

To configure content restrictions on the Xbox console:
  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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How do I allow my child to buy purchases on Xbox?

Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings. Select Manage family members and choose a child account. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customise > Buy & download. Select On in the Ask a parent box.
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