Windows 10: Cortana update message

I have Windows 10. On loading up I keep getting the message 'We're updating Cortana. It should be ready to use again shortly.' How do I stop getting this message? I don't even use Cortana.Thanks,Don

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cortana problem after the update

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the concern as you are facing problem with Cortana on your PC.



In this scenario, we would suggest you to refer the steps as mentioned in this article:
Cortana's regions and languages



Also perform these steps and check:

1. Click on Cortana icon on the taskbar and sign in with your Microsoft Account
   
2. If you still receive the same message, go to Microsoft Store and search for Cortana.
   
3. Click on the Get button, and install the update from the Store
   
4. Launch Cortana, sign into it.
   
   
   

If the issue persists then reinstall/re-register Cortana.

1. Press Windows + X key and click Windows PowerShell (Admin)
2. Copy and paste the below command and press Enter key:

Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.Cortana | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

3. Restart the PC and check.



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

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.

 

Anniversary Edition-how to stop the Cortana messages at loging?

Here is another set of steps that you could follow:

• Go to Settings.
• Click on System.
• Select Notifications & actions.
• Under Notifications, turn off Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows.
• Turn off Cortana if it's listed under Get notifications from these senders.
  

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