: Account Management for Xbox/PC/Streaming Games
: Account Management for Xbox/PC/Streaming Games
You can configure an admin account on your Windows 11 Home PC to restrict certain programs from downloading automatically. This would allow your kids or friends to use guest accounts for playing games without enabling random downloads. Since you already have the Microsoft password for Xbox and Xbox Ultimate Game Pass, you can set up the admin settings accordingly.
You can definitely set up an Admin account and then create a "standard user" account to restrict program installation. The problem I faced was that even when desirable downloads appeared, you still needed to enter the admin password, which was frustrating. I’m not familiar with a more efficient method to decide what updates are permitted without hitting that limitation.
Just pointing out a few things, but an admin account gives broad control over the PC, which isn't something you typically seek. You should aim for a "Standard" user account in Windows.
However, the issue I'm encountering is that the original account on the PC is also linked to the Xbox account. Because the PC is now tied to that account, Windows likely won't allow lowering its privileges to a standard account.
And while you can use the Microsoft account for local apps with a Standard user, if the password matches the admin account, it loses any real benefit.
I'm assuming the password is known in this case.
You'll need to create a new Microsoft account, separate the PC from the original one, and re-register it to the new account. This way, the new account becomes the admin on the PC while others retain a Standard user role.
So yes, it's possible, but you'll have to go through several steps to achieve your goal.
If you follow those steps, the "guest" user should be able to play games on Xbox, Epic, and Steam without controlling the computer, and there should be no problems. Your admin account would remain your account, and the children wouldn't be aware of the password.