Quick Answer: How Do I Turn off Cortana in Windows 10?
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It is actually pretty straightforward to disable Cortana, in fact, there are two ways to do this task.

The first option is by launching Cortana from the search bar on the taskbar.

Then, from the left pane click the settings button, and under “Cortana” (the first option) and slide the pill switch to the Off position.

How do I permanently disable Cortana?

Here’s how:

  • Click the search box or the Cortana icon next to the Start key.
  • Open Cortana’s settings panel with the gear icon.
  • In the settings screen, turn off every toggle from On to Off.
  • Next, scroll to the very top of the settings panel, and click on Change what Cortana knows about me in the cloud.

How do I disable Cortana on Windows 10 2018?

To Turn off Cortana completely on Windows 10 Pro press the “Start” button and search for and open “Edit group policy“. Next, go to “Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search” and find and open “Allow Cortana“. Click “Disabled“, and press “OK“.

Chloe Bennett

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