Windows 10: why is my cortana not working after 2004 update?

this is what it shown when i open cortana.

:)

 

Cortana not working

Hi,

Just to ensure that the settings are configured correctly, please try the steps below.

This issue may occur if location settings are not turned on for Cortana.

To turn on location settings for Cortana, I suggest you to try these steps and check if it helps.

• 
  Click on Start Button and type Location in the search.
  
• 
  Open Location Privacy Settings.
  
• 
  Under the option "choose apps that can use your location" check if Cortana is turned on.
  
• 
  If not turn on and check if it helps.
  

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Cortana is not working fine

Hi,

For better understanding the issue let us know few details,

• • • • 
        Have you created any system restore point?
        
      • 
        Are you facing same issue on other user account?
        

As initial troubleshooting I request you to try below steps,

I suggest you to install the latest windows 10 updates, please follow the steps to install all the windows updates.

If you want to check for the update now, select the Start button, then select Settings
> Update & security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Open Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Click on Search and Indexing Troubleshooter.
  
• 
  Run the Troubleshooter.
  

And also I suggest you to refer the below link and check.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ubleshoot-problems-opening-start-menu-cortana

Hope this information helps. Get back to us if you have any more queries on windows.

Thank you.

 

cortana not working

Hi Karamvir,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry to know that the Cortana is not working in Windows 10.

For better understanding of the issue, please reply to the following questions.

• 
  Do you get any error message on Cortana?
  
• 
  Did you make any changes to the system prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps listed below and check if it resolves the issue.

Make sure that Cortana is enabled:

Click on the Taskbar search box, click Settings icon, and then make sure that the option labelled Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more is turned ON.

Turn on Location

• 
  Click on Start and select Settings, navigate to Privacy > Location.
  
• 
  On the right-side, under Location, you will see On if the location is enabled for this device.
  
• 
  And, if the location for this device is not enabled, please click the Change button, and then move the slider to on position.
  

Install all Windows Updates

Most of the issues are fixed by installing Windows Updates make sure that your system is up-to-date.

Type Windows Updates in search bar and select Check for updates from the results.

If updates are available, try installing them and check.

Hope this information is helpful.