How to Filter Net Nannies
Many parents worry about their child seeing inappropriate content while using the Internet. Net Nanny software allows parents to control a child's computer and online activity. It automatically filters out sexual content and other inappropriate content, blocks computer games and can place time limits on computer use. Setting up filtering on Net Nanny is a simple task that takes only a few minutes.
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Instructions
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Double-click on the Net Nanny icon on the system tray at the bottom of the computer desktop screen to open the program. Alternatively, press the "Start" button on the desktop task bar, select "Programs" or "All Programs" and highlight "Net Nanny" from the program list.
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Select "Admin Tools" from the Net Nanny file menu.
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Highlight your administrator name from the drop-down file menu.
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Type your password into the dialog box. If you can't remember the original administrator password, click "Forgot Password." This will take you to the Net Nanny website. After answering the security question correctly, the password will be sent to your registered email address.
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Select "Updates" from the Admin Tools menu. Click on "Download and Install Filter Definitions Automatically" in the update setting dialog box. Then click "OK" and wait for the filter definitions to download. Net Nanny will now automatically update with the latest filter definitions.
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Close the Admin Tools menu by selecting "File" and then "Exit" from the file menu.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your Net Nanny password secret to prevent a child or unauthorized user from changing filtering settings.
Always monitor your child's online activity even if Net Nanny or other content control software is installed on the computer.
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