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Any way of permenently closing the "Search" app?
Specifically "Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy" I do not need this running in the background and it is showing up on Display Fusion's taskbar.
Specifically "Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy" I do not need this running in the background and it is showing up on Display Fusion's taskbar.
I dunno about running in background, but it can be disabled from showing on the taskbar by right-clicking the taskbar -> Search -> Disable.
I've tried all of the above but still the Cortana process runs. Do all of the above to "turn off" and hide Cortana, then run Task Manager...you will see Cortana running. Rt-click on Cortana and then End Task. Cortana will close and REOPEN within a second. No way to stop the process.
Regards,
GEWB
First open Cortana Settings and turn Cortana off.
Go to: "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe" and take ownership of SearchUI.exe
(Full Control Ownership) (leave this folder open as in my screenshot!)
Then open Task Manager/Details, right click on SearchUI.exe and End the Process (1), then quickly right click SearchUI.exe and Delete (2), you have about 2 seconds to do so!
Then you can use Rundll32 version:
HippsieGypsie has a point, please try the aforementioned 'hack' on an experimental basis.
And, don't empty your Recycle Bin just in case you want to Restore the .exe