Microsoft family safety blocks chrome on windows pcs. no links or newspaper mentions. no personal intro

June 20, 2025

It has been reported that some users may experience difficulty opening Google Chrome on their PC, and it is suspected that Microsofts Family Safety app may be the cause. According to Google, the app has been found to block Chrome from functioning properly, although the exact reason for this is still unknown. In a recent statement on their support blog, Google support engineers acknowledged the issue and advised that for certain users, Chrome may not be able to run if Microsoft Family Safety is enabled. Further details on this matter have not been disclosed at this time