How Set Internet Usage Time Limits For Kids

It is very difficult to get kids off the computer. But, Windows Vista has a feature which makes this job a bit easier by gifting the administrator the ability to set net time limits. After the set time period is up, the user will no longer be able to access the net.

Steps to be followed to set time limits:

1. After loading the User Control window, click Time Limits.
2. In the grid, click on any of the white "time squares you wish to restrict.
3. Turn all the white "time squares" to blue in order to deactivate the Internet for those times.



Limit Game playing Time

Vista's also comes equipped with the to limit gameplay. So if your child is spend countless hours playing online games instead of doing his homework. This may be the fix you have been looking for. ]

1. At the user control window, click Games
2. This will bring to the Game Control window.
3. At this window you may choose to set the game ratings restriction or block specific game.
4. Click the set game rating and choose the restriction level.
5. Scroll down to restrict the in game content
To block a specific game by name.
1.Return to the Game Control window.
2. Select Block and Allow specific games.
3. At the Games Override window, Choose from the list of all games that are on your hard drive.
4. Click Always Block for the desired game.