How does contact management work?
Contact management helps you keep track of your children's contacts on Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail, and Spaces. Contact management for a particular account works on most computers.
Does Web filtering work on any computer?
Web filtering settings are enforced only on computers that have the Family Safety software installed.
Why do my children and I need Windows Live IDs to use Windows Live OneCare Family Safety?
All users must sign in to the Family Safety software before they can use the Internet. Your Windows Live ID lets you determine the safety settings for your children's accounts. Your children's Windows Live ID lets Family Safety recognize and apply the appropriate settings for each child.
What's the difference between the Family Safety website and the Family Safety software installed on my computer?
The Family Safety Web site is where you manage the settings for your children's accounts. The Family Safety software enforces the settings on your computer. The installed software also helps you keep track of your child's browsing activity on a particular computer.
Can Family Safety warn me when I'm about to view a site with inappropriate content?
If you're a parent, Family Safety doesn't automatically apply any restrictions to your account. You can, however, apply personal safety settings to your own account. For example, you can choose to have Family Safety warn you before you enter Web sites belonging to certain categories.