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Family SafetyWith Windows Live Family Safety, you can monitor and control who your kids talk to online, what sites and social networks they can visit, and easily change permission levels to suit different family members.

Family Safety features

Improved activity reportsWe've made our activity reports easier to read so it's easier than ever to see what your children have been doing online.

Simpler configurationYou no longer need a Windows Live ID for each of your kids to set up Family Safety controls. Your Windows Live ID is all you need to start creating settings to monitor and restrict children's access.

Change permissions by requestYour children can request your permission via e-mail to view blocked sites. Family Safety lets you decide on a case-by-case basis what your kids should be allowed to see. Improved performanceThe new desktop product and online service are faster than before, so keeping your children safe takes even less of your time. Online accessAt work or at home, you can access Family Safety online to monitor your children's activity or revise settings.

With Family Safety, you can approve or disapprove new contacts in Windows Live Spaces, Windows Live Hotmail, and Windows Live Messenger, so you know who your children are talking to online.

What's new with Windows Live

Emoticon World has arrivedFrom Twilight to the buddy classics, you can get all your free emoticon packs here!

Time to upgrade MessengerIt''s a big heads up from us — to continue using Messenger you''ll need to upgrade to the latest version soon.

Check out our Online Safety HubThe Windows Live Online Safety Hub is here to offer tips on how to protect yourself and your family online.

Family Safety

With Windows Live Family Safety, you can monitor and control what your children do online.
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