Disable Cortana


  1. Posts : 211
    win 7 pro updated to win 10 pro 64bit
       #1

    Disable Cortana


    How do I disable Cortana. I have unchecked everything in settings but the darn thing carries on to interrupt!
    Win 10 Home version 1903. Simple and detailed instructions please.
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  2. Posts : 44,228
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    If I simply disable 'Hey cortana' in Settings, I only ever see it and any resource usage related to it if I press Win key + C e.g. to set a reminder. You can see my build.

    Under what circumstances and in what way does it appear? Screenshot?
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  3. Posts : 70,904
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    carrotmuseum said:
    How do I disable Cortana. I have unchecked everything in settings but the darn thing carries on to interrupt!
    Win 10 Home version 1903. Simple and detailed instructions please.
    Hello mate,

    You could use the tutorial below to uninstall Cortana.

    How to Install and Uninstall Cortana in Windows 10

    OR

    You can use an option in the tutorial below to completely disable Cortana in Windows 10.

    Enable or Disable Cortana in Windows 10
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  4. Posts : 24,151
    Win 10 Home ♦♦♦19045.4957 (x64) [22H2]
       #4

    carrotmuseum said:
    How do I disable Cortana. I have unchecked everything in settings but the darn thing carries on to interrupt!
    Win 10 Home version 1903. Simple and detailed instructions please.
    Get WinAero Tweaker here: https://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.1836


    And just click the check box. Or you can upgrade to Win 10 v2004, and just uninstall Cortana.
    BUT, WinAero Tweaker has about 200 other things you can change with just a check mark. :)


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  5. Posts : 44,228
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #5
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  6. Posts : 211
    win 7 pro updated to win 10 pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    How do I get the search icon back?


    Do that but now I have no search icon. - i.e. simple magnifying glass.
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  7. Posts : 70,904
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    carrotmuseum said:
    Do that but now I have no search icon. - i.e. simple magnifying glass.
    Undo whatever you just did that removed the search icon, and you can use what I posted above to uninstall or disable Cortana without affecting anything else.
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  8. Posts : 211
    win 7 pro updated to win 10 pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    If I right click the box "Type here to search" two options appear at Cortana - 1. Show Cortana Icon 2. Show Search Box - whichever I tick I still have Cortana. Either a small circle or the search box,

    I just want the old magnifying glass.
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