How to Uninstall a Family Safety Program

Family Safety is part of Windows Live Essentials by Microsoft, which includes an instant messaging and mail program and photo and video editors. Family Safety allows you to control what websites your children visit and who they contact using Windows Live Messenger or email. The Family Safety Filter is installed on your children's computers, and an online account helps manage the safety settings. If you don't need the protection of Family Safety, you can uninstall it using the standard Windows uninstall feature.

Instructions

1. Go to the "Start" menu and click "Control Panel."

2. Click "Uninstall a program" under "Programs."

3. Scroll through the list of currently installed programs, click "Windows Live Essentials" and "Uninstall/Change." Click "Continue" in pop-up window, if prompted.

4. Check the "Family Safety" option in the uninstallation wizard's window and click "Continue." Follow the step-by-step prompts to finish uninstallation. Restart your computer when prompted.

Tips & Warnings

• Rmove your family from Family Safety by going to the website (see References) and signing in with the primary parent's Windows Live ID. Click "Remove a family member" under "Family Summary." Check the box next to the primary parent's name, click "Remove" and then "Remove" again.

References

• Windows Live: How do I remove Family Safety?
• Windows Live: Family Safety Sign In
• Windows Live: What is Windows Live Family Safety?