Windows 10: Using Cortana to end processes, some new approaches

Hi


I posted this on the MSDN Cortana developers forum but I thought it might be interesting to this community.


After a long search, I have found a way to end processes that Cortana can respond to. This fix was originally posted on Youtube by Rahul B ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5m4Bm7EWDo&t=14s it involves writing a Javascript and creating a shortcut that you put into the Windows startup folder. Here is a script that closes firefox.



Option Explicit
Dim objWMIService, objProcess, colProcess
Dim strComputer, strProcessKill
strComputer = "."
strProcessKill = "'firefox.exe'"

Set objWMIService = GetObject"winmgmts:" _
& "{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" _
& strComputer & "\root\cimv2"

Set colProcess = objWMIService.ExecQuery _
"Select * from Win32_Process Where Name = " & strProcessKill
For Each objProcess in colProcess
objProcess.Terminate
Next
WScript.Quit



It works as a stand-alone program and a Cortana request "Hey Cortana, Open Close Firefox". There are 2 problems that crop up when you use that Cortana call.

1. Cortana generates a request to either use "Fiefox.exe" or the shortcut "Close Firefox.vbs". I can't get Cortana to automatically pick the one that closes Firefox. I thought renaming the shortcut something else would solve the problem but then the "Open, Close Firefox" would no longer work.



2. After successfully closing Firefox an error popped up saying


I hope that someone can help me correct these problems or explain why they can't be solved. I hope these problems can be fixed because opening up Cortana can add a lot of functionality to Cortana.



Thanks

:)

 

My search is not functioning

1. Use the shortcut Ctrl-Shift-Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. If you see only a handful programs listed by it click on the "more details" link.
3. Locate "Cortana" under background processes.
4. Right-click on the process and select "end task" from the context menu.

The Cortana process is reloaded right away by the operating system.

i strongly suggest u to follow step by step fix with pictures on https://geeksadvice.com/fix-windows-search-not-working/

 

Boot Process

Hi,

Please suggest me a link that can explain the boot process step by step of ...

• Windows 7,
• Windows 8.1,
• Windows 10,
• Windows Server 2008 R2 and
• Windows Server 2012 R2

With Regards

InTech

 

[Video] Cortana immediantly gives an error, but answers my second question with the first question's answer.

Hi Devui,

We would like to suggest the following steps to address your concern:

• Turn Cortana off
• Hold Ctrl+Shift and press Esc to open up
  Task Manager.
• Right-click Cortana in the list of background processes and click
  End Task.
• Go do the Cortana setup bits, putting in your name, activating required system things (indexing/location/etc), do the "Hey Cortana" bit so she recognizes how you say it. Then Restart before asking anything.

Best regards.