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what is windows shell experience and why do i get a window telling me to ask for permission to use it

Anonymous
2018-06-12T02:56:41+00:00

When I log in, a window opens on my desktop with "Microsoft family features" in the heading, telling me to ask for permission to use "Windows Shell Experience". My account is the adult account in my family and there should not be any Microsoft family restrictions on my account. Why am I getting this window?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-27T19:44:33+00:00

    Yes I get the exact same problem. Seems to have occured since that last big Windows Update to 10 the one where it sticks those extra icons under your sign in and has "improved security".

    My eye its been tosh since.

    Doesnt seem to be an answer to it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-28T01:27:31+00:00

    Same problem

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-07-02T04:26:45+00:00

    Same problem here, too:

    Ask for permission

    You'll need to ask an adult in your family if you can use:

    Windows Shell Experience

    (PFN:Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy)

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-07-02T18:33:14+00:00

    Bump

    Same issue.  Took the recommended steps.  All came out fine but did not fix the problem.

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