Windows 10: Disable Cortana using gpedit but process still running after reboot.

I expected gpedit setting to kill the process, but it hasn't. Is this usual? Any other ways to stop it?

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Too many background processes running in Windows 10

I agree, there are wayyyy too many processes running in W10. Right now I have 82 processes running. In W7 only in the 30s. I uninstalled all the apps, disabled Defender, killed some processes. Disabled all the spyware. Killed auto update in GPedit. I still
have this many processes. It's ridiculous.

 

how to restore cortana

hi i have cortana problem i disabled cortana from gpedit then i wanted it back i did restore the change in gpedit but i still have only the windows search box shown below

i tried everything found in the internet but i still have the problem

Is there a way I can restore Cortana?

 

This is probably what you have done - see note. Which process are you concerned about?

Enable or Disable Cortana in Windows 10 Windows 10 Apps Features Tutorials

 

I have the Cortana apps process showing in Task Manager, but the Windows Search icon on the taskbar. I have Cortana running for search and not as the assistant? That sounds plausible. Cheers.

 

For example, Win key + S should not now cause a Cortana dialogue to appear.

Bear in mind the Cortana search box is little more than a front end to traditional Windows search (search box in file explorer) and is more restricted.
- will not find any executable files (various types)
- only finds what's been indexed when searching documents
- does not handle MS Advanced Query Syntax
- is a mix of program/start menu, web and document search lacking the customisability of e.g. Classic Shell start menu's search box (free highly regarded 3rd party tool )
- requires more clicks to focus on videos or photos e.g.

That said, it can be very useful, so long as you're aware of these restrictions.

 

Here are some great ideas: Can I completely disable Cortana on Windows 10? - Super User