Are you a user of the Windows 10 operating system? One of the features of windows 10 is a personal application initially developed by Microsoft, but it is now available for IOS, and Xbox One. Development Cortana formed a team as an early prototype builder since 2009.
Basically, it is an application for recognizing voices, setting reminders, and even understanding the user. The way Cortana works, which uses Bing or better known as the decision-making engine, will provide better performance if users use it frequently. This is due t the use of Bing which can recognize questions asked based on the user's behavior. Cortana will collect information about you through the activities you do.
Amazingly, this application, which is often dubbed a virtual personal assistant, can actually perform its employer's duties such as doing management of daily activities such as searching for a place, booking a hotel, reminding you of your activities, opening or closing an application and so on. The name Cortana itself was actually inspired by Microsoft's fictional game character in the HALO series.
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How to Disable Cortana Windows 10
Disable Cortana Permanently Via Group Policy Editor
If you want to use Cortana in the future, you can follow steps above then select "Enabled" for Allow Cortana.
Disable Cortana Using Windows Registry
Warning: You'll need to create system restore point to anticipate if you make mistake, and if you're absolutely sure you want to permanently disable Cortana, then you'll need to open Registry Editor.
If you want to turn on Cortana because disabling it makes your laptop problematic you can use system restore to resolve it, or you can also try going back into the Registry Editor and deleting "AllowCortana" file you created.