Windows Media Center has its own tools to control the type of content that can be viewed. Unlike most of the Windows Vista controls, access to the settings is controlled by the use of a pin code rather than reliance on Administrator access. These settings affect all users of the computer.
With Media Center running and the main menu displayed, choose Tasks, and then choose Settings. In the Settings window, select General, and, in the General window that appears, select Parental Controls. Create and enter a unique four-digit pin code to control access.
In the Parental Controls window, click Movie/DVD Ratings to display the Movie/DVD Ratings window.
Select this check box to block any movie that doesn’t have a rating.
In the Parental Controls window, select TV Ratings to display the TV Ratings window.
Select this check box to block any TV program that doesn’t have a rating.
If you want to specify certain types of content, click Advanced, select your settings, and click Save.
Click Save, and click the Windows Media Center button to return to the main menu.