How to Block Websites in Windows Vista
These days, it seems that most children begin using the home computer while they are still in diapers. There is a great deal of content available online that can help children learn, provide homework assistance and offer some harmless fun and contact with friends and family members. However, there are also numerous websites that children should not be viewing. Fortunately, Windows Vista offers built-in Parental Controls that make it easy for parents to block undesirable websites.
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Instructions
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Create a user account for the child or other users for whom certain sites should be blocked. To do so, go to the "Start" menu, type in "User Accounts." Click "User Accounts" in the Program list. Click "Manage Accounts" and then click "Create New Account." Follow the steps to make a new account.
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Turn Parental Controls on for the new user account. Go to the "Start" menu and type "Parental." Click "Parental Controls" in the Program list. Click on the user account name and then click "On" under Parental Controls.
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Click "Windows Vista Web Filter" under "Windows Settings." The Web Restrictions window will open. Select "Block Some Websites or Content."
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Click "Edit the Allow and Block List" under "Allow and Block Specific Websites."
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Enter a website address to be blocked and then click the "Block" button. Repeat, entering each site to be blocked.
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Tips & Warnings
Alternatively, select "Only Allow Websites on the Allow List" under "Allow and Block Specific Websites." This way you only have to enter the sites you know you want your child to view, rather than attempting to enter every single site you do not want them visiting.
