Windows 10: Disabled Windows Search service... Cortana still running?

Discus and support Disabled Windows Search service... Cortana still running? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Speaking of something going terribly wrong, I took ownership of the directory, deleted it, and completely broke my entire Search function, haha. Has... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Jaxel, Aug 1, 2015.

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  1. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member

    Disabled Windows Search service... Cortana still running?


    I think I mentioned it would kill the search function somewhere! *Wink

    You could then use the old search (rundll) function:
    "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Search.lnk"


    Disabled Windows Search service... Cortana still running? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Aug 1, 2015
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  2. DRACHEN
    Drachen Win User

    My bad! I thought you meant just the Cortana Search UI.

    I'm too used to Windows 7 searching to give it up. You win this round, Microsoft.
     
    Drachen, Aug 1, 2015
    #17
  3. ETEEPY
    eteepy Win User
    how to keep permanently the Search.Ink on taksbar ? after im reboot my laptop search icon dissapear on taskbar.
     
    eteepy, Aug 7, 2015
    #18
  4. BAZZ
    Bazz Win User

    Disabled Windows Search service... Cortana still running?

    You Can Delete these files running in safe mode from C/windows/SystemApps/Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy

    Regards
     
    Bazz, Apr 4, 2018
    #19
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