Xbox 360 users have long been able to delete their profiles, but Microsoft is now making it easier. The company has updated its Xbox 360 User Agreement to state that users have the right to “remove their profile and all associated information” from the console. This change comes as part of Microsoft’s effort to make the Xbox 360 more user-friendly. Previously, users had to contact customer service in order to remove their profile. Now, they can do it themselves through the console’s settings. Users will also be able to manage their privacy settings through the new agreement. This includes the ability to control who can see your profile and what content is visible. ..
You’re not able to remove your own profile – only a parent or guardian can do that. Your profile will be deleted if you haven’t used it in at least 90 days. If the console is used by multiple people within the same household, non-active profiles cannot be removed until all users’ gamertags have been inactive for 90 days. When one user signs out of their account, a copy of the profile remains on the hard drive until all profiles have been inactive for 90 days.
When deleting a child’s account from an Xbox 360 console, remember to first set up a parent account and then turn on parental controls before deleting the child’s profile.
If your child’s gamertag has been inactive for at least 90 days, or if you’ve taken over control of the console because it was being misused, you can perform a system reset (that is, clear out all data from the hard drive) to free up space for restoring an alternate operating system. For more information about this process, see: How do I restore my Xbox 360 without losing media files? If you want to perform a full factory default reset, however – that is, completely reinstall the dashboard software with no existing content on the hard drive – follow these instructions: Press the Guide button on the controller to open the options menu.
Countless hours of entertainment can be had by a child/teen playing video games if parents become an active and involved part of their lives. For more information about keeping your children safe as they play online, visit http://www.netsmartzkids.org . Also for more information about securing your home network against security threats, see: Utah Parents and Guardians Can Secure Their Wireless Networks During National Internet Safety Month .
