Features:

The following details were taken directly from the Webroot website.

Easy to Use and Configure

The easy set-up and intuitive interface means parents can establish powerful controls regarding computer usage in minutes, even if your kids know more about the PC than you do! A redesigned interface enhances product navigation and improves the ability to add, manage and remove users. In addition, contextual help assists in quickly answering any questions that may arise when using the product.

Customize for your family

Webroot Parental Controls enables parents to quickly create a user profile for each child and automatically enacts pre-defined levels of protection based on the child’s age and needs. This protection can be easily customized based on your preferences. Webroot Parental Controls also integrates tightly with the Windows log-in, adding layered protection to your existing user accounts so there are no confusing log in routines or additional passwords to remember.

Block access to inappropriate Internet sites

Protect your child from objectionable Internet content such as pornography, hate sites, and over 60 other content categories. Filters are created and updated automatically and can be easily customized to block or allow any site, category or keyword you choose.

Schedule the family

Webroot Parental Controls allows you to determine how much and when Internet, program and computer time is appropriate for each family member. Set up time when only school-related programs are permitted or automatically log kids off the computer at bedtime. You can schedule times and durations independently for each child. Parents decide what is appropriate; Webroot Parental Controls enforces the rules.

Customize reporting and alert options

With Webroot Parental Controls' usage reports, you will know the Web sites your children visit, the programs they use and when they were active on the computer. Create on-demand reports from your computer or schedule these reports to be automatically emailed to you on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. You decide the activities you want to know about, and Webroot Parental Controls will report them to you.

Vista Compatible

Webroot Parental Controls is now compatible with Windows Vista. While Vista does offer some parental control features, Webroot Parental Controls offers additional safeguards to provide a layered security approach to parental control software. With Windows Vista and Webroot Parental Controls, you can rest assured that you have the most effective protection available for your family.

System Requirements:

  • OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista
  • CPU: 133 MHz Minimum
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Disk: 5 MB

 

 
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Parental Controls

Pros
Runs discreetly in the background, ensuring that users will not notice it. Filters by URL, category and keyword which will block the overwhelming majority of offensive websites. Extensive monitoring and time allowance features.

Cons
Clumsy installation and implementation�be prepared for troubleshooting. Fails to block many foreign websites.

The Verdict

Webroot Parental Controls provides a basic internet filtering solution for a home PC for a good price. The program doesn't, however, catch some objectionable material.