Windows 10: How can I disable Cortana?

I don't really use Cortana on my desktop.


What's the proper way to disable it and remove the process?


It's generating error in event log every couple of hours.


Unable to start a DCOM Server: Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.13.0.18362_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy!CortanaUI.AppX360dyffbd5crx5cph6sy881bkkccrbr0.mca as Unavailable/Unavailable. The error:
"2147942667"
Happened while starting this command:
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\backgroundTaskHost.exe" -ServerName:CortanaUI.AppXy7vb4pc2dr3kc93kfc509b1d0arkfb2x.mca


Thanks

:)

 

How can I disable "Startup" for Sticky Notes, on Windows 10 1607

Hi,

Since the steps provided did not help, we'll try a different approach. We suggest resetting Sticky Notes first then proceed on doing the same steps on how to disable it on startup. Follow the steps provided below:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Apps.
• Find Sticky Notes under Apps
  & features.
• Select Advanced options.
• Click Reset.
• Repeat the steps provided by Confused Caribou.

Looking forward to your response.

 

How can I remove this virus remnant?

I was also going to suggest Autoruns.

Check to make sure it isn't attaching itself to explorer. It should be the 3rd thing listed in Autoruns, the listing for the Shell. It should just be Explorer.exe. If it is anything else, that might be your problem.

 

How to disable the touchpad.

Hi Ralph,

There are a lot of factors for this issue to occur. To
isolate the issue, we have some questions for you:

• 
  Were there any changes made before the issue occur?
  
• 
  What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

If it is a tablet, the touchpad will not be disabled as a design. For more accurate information, we suggest that
you contact your manufacturer
for further assistance.

Update us on how
everything goes.

Regards.