Windows 10: Why dont Microsoft make Cortana work in all Regions and Languages but she would speak...

A lot of users in Europe speak and understand English, but cant use Cortana with their native language, this restricition should be removed and Microsoft should make Cortana work no matter what Region and Language settings are, that way many users could use Cortana. Microsoft: "Cortana is in English". Users: "Ok, No problem, We understand English, but we dont understand why do we have to change Region and Language for it to use it".

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Cortana cannot speak English!


My location/region is set to Canada, my installed language is English US. Cortana would not work, even if I changed my location to US. I was prompted to select a language she could speak. The only option in the drop down was English US. I had to download and install the English Canada language pack and Speech pack. Then go Settings > Time & Language > Speech > Choose the language you speak with your device, and set it to English Canada. Cortana then worked. I set my language back to English US, Settings > Time & Language > Region and language >Language settings and Cortana continued to work. I then uninstalled the English Canada Language pack, but leaving the speech part still installed. Cortana works and my keyboard keys all line up. There may be an easier way, but that's how it unfolded for me.

 

Cortana - why is it dependent on the phones region?

Cortana doesn't care where you are. that's not how the region settings work.

 

Cortana isn't supported in the region or language you've selected.


Ok Hi Guys,

there's a problem with the mic recognition setup on many setups. On my laptop this is how i got it to work after it just said it wasn't avail in my region. which is bollocks cos i'm UK.

Step 1

Know where your mic is located:
In Recording Devices: Double click your mic, Goto Levels Tab; Push 30+ dB Boost: Goto Listen Tab click to listen to this device, click apply (not OK). talk loudly all around your case until you hear your voice clear and loud from the speakers or headphones.

Step 2

Run Mic Setup in Settings-Time & Language-Speech:
Run Get Started: When it asks you to speak literally SHOUT into the mic with your lips touching the case. it will complete, click finish.

Step 3

Turn on Cortana where it used to say region not supported with the slider. Boom!

Worked on 3 devices so far with realtek not supported mics.

Once it's calibrated you can resume normal sitting position and talk loud and clear and she works fine.

It may take you through the mic setup again, just repeat shouting at it from very close like above and finish.

Hope this actually helps some people!

Peace

Robbie

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