Controlling computer use

This functionality is only available to users of the legacy product line. For new users, we recommend installing Kaspersky Safe Kids.

Web Policy Management allows you to limit the amount of time spent by the user at the computer. You can specify a time interval during which Web Policy Management should block access to the computer (bedtime), as well as a daily time limit on total computer use. You can specify different limit amounts for weekdays and for weekends.

To configure time limits on computer use:

  1. Go to the Web Policy Management settings window.
  2. In the Web Policy Management settings window, select the Computer section.
  3. To specify a time interval during which Web Policy Management will block access to the computer, in the Weekdays and Weekends sections, select the Block access from N to N check box.
  4. In the drop-down list next to the Block access from N check box, specify the block start time.
  5. In the to N drop-down list, specify the block end time.

    Web Policy Management blocks the user's access to the computer during the specified time interval.

  6. You can also set up a schedule of computer use by using a table. To view the table, click the Open the table with computer usage time schedule button.

    Web Policy Management blocks the user's access to the computer by schedule specified in the table.

  7. To set a time limit on total computer use during the day, in the Weekdays and Weekends sections, select the Allow access for no longer than N hours per day check box and, from the drop-down list next to the check box, select a time interval.

    Web Policy Management blocks the user's access to the computer when the total computer use during a day exceeds the specified amount of time.

  8. To set up breaks in the user's sessions of computer use, in the Time breaks section, select the Take a break <time> for <duration> check box and then, from the drop-down lists next to the check box, select values for the frequency of breaks (for example, every hour) and their length (for example, 10 minutes).
  9. Flip the toggle switch in the upper part of the window to Control is enabled Toggle in the "On" position.

Web Policy Management blocks the user's access to the computer in accordance with the specified settings.

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