Windows 10: How can I shut off Cortana completely

Discus and support How can I shut off Cortana completely in Cortana to solve the problem; I don't want to use Cortana nor Edge. I shut them off but they must be running because when I clean my temporary files there are plenty of temporary... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by KCav45, May 24, 2020.

  1. KCAV45
    KCav45 Win User

    How can I shut off Cortana completely


    I don't want to use Cortana nor Edge. I shut them off but they must be running because when I clean my temporary files there are plenty of temporary files being produced. What if I used Regedit and deleted every file named Edge and Cortana.

    :)
     
    KCav45, May 24, 2020
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  2. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User

    Windows 10 is unable to complete shut down

    We suggest doing these troubleshooting steps below:

    Method 1. Hard Reset

    • Shut down your computer.
    • Remove the cable and wires connected to your computer.
    • Press the Power button for 10 seconds to completely drain your device.
    • Check if there's any changes.
    Method 2. Shutdown trick.

    • Press Windows key.
    • Press and hold Shift.
    • Click the Power icon.
    • Select and click Shutdown.
    Let us know the outcome.
     
    Ernie San, May 24, 2020
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  3. 3COLORS
    3Colors Win User
    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond How can I shut off Cortana completely :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, May 24, 2020
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  4. DEWDROP_
    Dewdrop_ Win User

    How can I shut off Cortana completely

    Cortana Notebook

    In order to enable the Notebook icon in Cortana, I suggest you to check if you have enabled Cortana.

    To enable Cortana, please follow the steps below:

    • Go to Cortana.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Turn on “Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts”.

    Hope this helps.
     
    Dewdrop_, May 24, 2020
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