How to tell if GoGuardian is watching me at home?

Hi Callahan, Celeste,

I understand why those reports would make you concerned. However, simply using a personal Windows computer at home does not automatically mean that GoGuardian is monitoring it.

GoGuardian can work on Windows, but its Windows app is generally deployed by a school or organization to a managed device. You can check the following places on your computer:

• Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps and look for GoGuardian or any unfamiliar school-management software.
• Go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school and check whether a school account or organization is connected.
• Review the extensions installed in each browser you use, not only Microsoft Edge.
• In Edge, open edge://management to see whether the browser says it is managed by an organization.

If the computer has never been enrolled or configured by the school, no school account is connected, and no GoGuardian software or browser extension is installed, GoGuardian is unlikely to be monitoring the device.

Third-party disclaimer: The link below leads to a third-party website. Microsoft does not control or maintain the website and cannot guarantee the accuracy or availability of its content. Please avoid providing personal or sensitive information unless you are certain that you are using the official website. Because GoGuardian is a third-party service, Microsoft Community cannot verify its monitoring status or your school’s configuration. For a definitive answer, please contact your school’s IT department and ask whether any monitoring applies to personal devices or school accounts used at home. You may also review the official GoGuardian documentation for Windows.

Thank you so much for your understanding.

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