Windows 10: Cortana can't do actions except search the web and do math

Cortana can't do actions except search the web and do math.

I used a Microsoft account, and it works smoothly but not in work or school accounts.

It can't even open apps!

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Cortana only providing web search answers since upgrading to Creators Update and will not run my Programs

Cortana is integrated with search to make the experience better for users.

You may try turning off the web search in Cortana and check if it helps.



Kindly perform the below steps:

• Click on the Cortana Search box.
• Go to Notebook tab.
• Click on Settings.
• In Settings, Turn off the option Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alert and more.
• Also, turn off Search online and include web results option.

Let us know if this worked out for you.

 

Cortana search filter list

I have a lot of space for display content in Cortana search list, and 80% of it not used because Cortana sorting items by types.
How disable all filters and make visible all suggested content?

 

Disable Store and Web search in Start Menu

Hello
SystemSupport346,

Since the steps above did not work for you, we suggest that you disable web search by navigating the settings of Cortana itself. Please follow the steps below:

• Open the search box in the taskbar.
• Click the Notebook icon.
• Click Settings from the list.
• On the Settings page, turn off the Cortana can give me suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more option.
• Turn off the Search online and include web results. See screenshot below:
  
  
  
  

Hope this information helps you. Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.