Free Parental Control Software

In a time when kids as young as two years old are starting to use the computer, it is highly recommended that every home with an internet hooked computer installs and uses a parental control software. A parental control software allows parents to protect their kids from online predators, malicious and adult sites as well as provide them with an easier means to limit the time spent online.

Freeware Parental Control

There are several antivirus and internet security software vending companies and sites that offer versions of parental internet control software. Some of them even incorporate internet parental control features in their existing products but these may not be offered as free parental control software. Norton parental controls, for example, may cost 59 dollars. Fortunately, cost is not an excuse not to install a parental control software as there are freeware parental control software available for download online. The following are parental control freewares:

Childcentre

Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control

K9 Web Protection

Sentry parental controls

Free Parental Control Downloads vs Pro
Purchased parental control products, however, may have more features. Free parental internet control software may not also provide technical assistance to users. This means no support if you are having trouble using the parental controls for firefox and internet explorer parental controls. Be sure to read parental control software reviews before deciding on which  parental control software to purchase.

Parental Control for Windows XP

Windows Vista has built in free parental controls but there are no readily available parental controls for microsoft xp. However, there are available free parental control software for windows xp that are available online.

Visikid

Cyber Patrol Parental Controls 7.7