How to Bypass Vista Parental Controls

There are several ways to bypass Vista parental controls and the following list is just a few ways which will help you defeat or get around those annoying filters and pointless parental controls.

Use a Proxy
This method has been used for ages and it still works just as well as ever. If all you need to do is bypass the web filter on windows vista then a proxy is definitely the way to go. Simply do a search on Google for proxy sites (and believe me you can find thousands) and once you find one thats not blocked just use it to browse the web without restriction.

Boot from a live Linux CD/DVD/removable drive
you can find tons of free live Linux CD's which allow you to run a Linux OS straight off a CD or DVD without installing anything to your computer (same goes for removable drives). Obviously if your running an entirely different OS which leaves no trace on your computer after you remove the CD/DVD you really don't have to worry about dumb Internet filters or being tracked. There are even Linux/Unix OS's which will allow you to install windows aps (if the Linux/Unix OS is running on removable drive). By using one of these OS's (like Bart PE, which is completely free) you can run all your video games, surf the web, and use the computer anytime. Note: making a simple live CD/DVD is pretty easy but installing an OS on an external drive can be a little more complicated so make sure you find proper instructions online.

Remote Control Another Computer
This option is great because it allows you to do pretty much anything you want and if your parent walks in the room all you have do is minimize your browser and you'll be ok (unlike the Linux CD option, where I'm pretty sure your parents would get suspicious if they saw). There is one major drawback though, this method requires that you have a non-parental controlled computer connected to the Internet at all times. So pretty much the only way to make this work is to either find a friend who doesn't mind you taking control over their computer whenever you need (I find that only works on really nice girlfriends/boyfriends) or buy a cheap pc from a garage sale and then hide it somewhere your parents wont find (which is also fairly difficult because, remember, you have to have it running and connected to the web at all times). But if you are successful at finding a PC you can use then what you need to do is install some remote control software on that pc; I suggest either using the free software from Logmein.com or from NTRconnect.com. Both LogMeIn.com and NTRconnect.com allow you to access the pc you install it on from any web enabled computer. Note: if you cant find someone who is willing to give up control of their pc or find a spot in your house to hide one, I suggest that you might might try a combination of both; find someone who is willing to hide your pc in their house. Eureka! Problem solved.

The previous suggestions were just a few ways to beat Vistas parental controls but if any one knows of other ways to get around Vista parental controls make sure to leave a comment describing how, and I will add it to this post. Note: please don't leave suggestions like how to trick your parents into giving you a password or ideas like reformatting the hard -drive and reinstalling. I only want suggestions that would work for anyone and that don't risk damaging or destroying data.