Uninstalling Family Safety: A Step-by-Step Guide

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After leaving a family group, I'm still getting permission prompts when searching online, even for unrestricted sites. I'm confused why this is happening despite no longer being part of the group.

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Hey there,

I totally understand your frustration. Leaving a family group shouldn’t mean you’re still stuck with permission prompts when browsing online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you completely uninstall Family Safety and get rid of those annoying prompts:

Uninstall Family Safety App

  1. Windows 10/11:

    • Open the Start menu and search for “Add or remove programs.”
    • Click “Add or remove programs” to open the menu.
    • Scroll down and find “Microsoft Family Safety” in the list.
    • Click on it and select “Uninstall.”
    • Follow the uninstallation process.

  2. Mobile Devices (iOS and Android):

    • Open the app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
    • Search for “Microsoft Family Safety” and open the app page.
    • Tap the “Uninstall” or “Delete” button.
    • Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.

Remove Family Safety Extensions

  1. Browser Extensions:
    • Open your browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome).
    • Click on the three dots or vertical lines in the top right corner to open the menu.
    • Select “Extensions” or “Manage Add-ons.”
    • Find the “Microsoft Family Safety” extension and click “Remove” or “Uninstall.”
    • Confirm removal.

Disable Family Safety Settings

  1. Windows Settings:

    • Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
    • Click on “Accounts” and then select “Family & other users” from the left menu.
    • If you see any family members, click on them and select “Remove.”
    • Confirm removal.

  2. Mobile Devices:

    • Open the Microsoft Family app or the Family Safety app.
    • Tap on your profile picture or icon in the top right corner.
    • Select “Leave Family” or “Leave Group.”
    • Confirm that you want to leave the group.

Clear Browser History and Cache

  1. Browser History and Cache:
    • Open your browser.
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Command + Shift + Delete (Mac).
    • Select the types of data you want to clear (e.g., browsing history, cookies, etc.).
    • Click “Clear data” to remove the selected items.

After following these steps, you should no longer receive permission prompts when searching online. If the issue persists, try restarting your device or browser.