In this tutorial, learn how to disable Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual personal assistant. Just before its Anniversary update, Windows 10 made disabling Cortana possible. Now available on iOS and Android, you can simply log in and log out.
Cortana is an optional voice assistant so if you do not need her help, you can also ignore it by choosing the Maybe Later option.
How To Disable Cortana In Window 10 PC?
Settings
- Click on the search bar.
- Type Cortana.
- Select Cortana & Search settings.
Otherwise, if you are still logged in to your account, you can go through the Notebook icon. Then click on About me.
Sign out
To disconnect from the service:
- Open Cortana, in the Windows 10 search bar.
- Click the Notepad icon discussed in the previous step.
- Click About me.
- Select your account.
- Click on Disconnect.
Hide Cortana
Some people simply prefer to hide Cortana.
To do this, right-click anywhere on the Cortana search bar, then click on Cortana, then click Hidden.
Erase your personal data
If you wish to erase all of your personal data saved by Cortana, please visit this Bing page. Log in to your account and select options to delete your personal data, click Clear Cortana data.
Here. Cortana is disabled, its search bar hidden and your data deleted. If you use Cortana on another computer via your own account, do not forget to log out!