Windows 10: Get Cortana to Shut Up and look only on the local computer

Discus and support Get Cortana to Shut Up and look only on the local computer in Cortana to solve the problem; I do NOT want Cortana talking to me. I do NOT want Cortana to give me a web article about something I am searching for on my computer. I want... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by DanFlak, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. DanFlak Win User

    Get Cortana to Shut Up and look only on the local computer


    I do NOT want Cortana talking to me.


    I do NOT want Cortana to give me a web article about something I am searching for on my computer.


    I want Cortana to take my keyboard command and look ONLY on my computer for the results.


    You know, like Windows 7 used to do?


    I've been all over settings both for Cortana and Windows 10 and turned off just about everything I can.


    None of the articles i found on line either match what cortana looks like or works.

    :)
     
    DanFlak, Feb 16, 2020
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  2. How to access Cortana on local account in Windows 10?

    Hi,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    I would like to inform that when you try to configure the Windows built-in apps on your computer you will have to enter Microsoft account. However, you can use local account to configure Cortana.

    As currently you are on Microsoft account, try to log-in to that account, convert Microsoft account to Local account on your computer, configure Cortana and check if it helps.

    Step 1: To convert the Microsoft account to local account, you can do the following:

    • Sign in to your Microsoft account on Windows 10.
    • Click Start and then Settings.
    • Click Accounts and Sign in with a local account instead.
    • Enter your Microsoft account's password, and click on Next.
    • Type in a Username, Password, and Password Hint that you want to set for your Local account and click
      Next. Click on Sign out and Finish button.

    Step 2: The below are the steps to setup Cortana on local user account in Windows 10


    • Log-in to your computer using local account.

    • Click on Search bar in the
      Taskbar.

    • Click on Next button.

    • Click on Use Cortana.

    • After agreeing with its privacy terms, Cortana will ask you to sign in with a Microsoft account.

    • Here, you will be able to set the Microsoft account to be used only with Cortana, not with any other features or apps from Windows 10. Also, it will not replace your local account in Windows 10.

    • Click on Sign in button.

    • Enter the details of your Microsoft account and click on
      Sign in.

    • At this step, click on Sign in to just this app instead

    • Now Cortana is enabled and working for your local account on your Windows 10 device.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updates status of accessing Cortana on local account for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 16, 2020
    #2
  3. What happened to cortana playing local music

    Hello,

    To gain a better grasp of your concern, we need to gather the following information:

    • When did you start noticing that Cortana can no longer play local music?
    • Can you also tell us the build and version your Windows 10?
    • Is it also possible to send us the screenshot of the exact error message you get, if there's any?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Michelle Vil, Feb 16, 2020
    #3
  4. David Haz Win User

    Get Cortana to Shut Up and look only on the local computer

    Computer Shuts Down

    Hi Austin,

    If your computer shuts down unexpectedly when the battery is at 50%, it is possible that the battery is defective or that the drivers of the battery is incompatible with Windows 10 version 1709. For us to isolate the issue about shutting down when the battery
    is at 50%, kindly respond to the questions below:

    • Is your computer new? Or, is it an old computer upgraded to Windows 10?
    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • Have you checked if the driver for your battery is updated? If not, kindly do so.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done? This is for us to know and to avoid any duplication of efforts on your end.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    David Haz, Feb 16, 2020
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