Microsoft family safety blocks Google Chrome on Windows 11
Google provides workaround as Chrome fails to reopen under family safety settings.
Windows 11 users have reported that Google Chrome crashes and fails to reopen when Microsoft family safety parental controls are active.
The issue appears to be linked to Chrome’s recent update, version 137.0.7151.68 and does not affect users of Microsoft Edge under the same settings.
Google acknowledged the problem and provided a workaround involving changes to family safety settings, such as unblocking Chrome or adjusting content filters.
Microsoft has not issued a formal statement, but its family safety FAQ confirms that non-Edge browsers are blocked from web filtering.
Users are encouraged to update Google Chrome to version 138.0.7204.50 to address other security concerns recently disclosed by Google.
The update aims to patch vulnerabilities that could let attackers bypass security policies and run malicious code.
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