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?

Windows for business | Windows Server | Performance | Windows desktop and shell experience

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-28T00:53:29+00:00

    If I remember correctly, what I did to fix it was I made my account to local, removed accounts in Microsoft family, reboot and then read accounts and turn you account to a live account again .

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-27T22:12:27+00:00

    Over a year and still no working answer.  Keep up the good work Microsoft!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-25T18:07:35+00:00

    Elaborate! Did you remove the AppLocker folder altogether or the sub-content? How long has it been since you have completed this task? Was there steps you did prior to "cleaning" the AppLocker folder in attempt to resolve? It could be the combination of prior attempts and cleaning the AppLocker folder that is the full resolution for some people.

    Thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-25T17:50:21+00:00

    This worked for me (clearing C:\Windows\System32\AppLocker folder). Thanks!!

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-08-25T07:34:10+00:00

    I followed the steps of the follow link and I think the problem was resolved...

    http://www.surfacetablethelp.com/2018/06/microsoft-family-ask-for-permission-to-use-shell-experience-and-chrome-in-windows-10.html

    Thank you, this solved the annoying pop-up.

    /alex

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