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How to block Cortana from starting in Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Cortanais a virtual assistant bundled that comes withWindows 10.
If you’re logged in with yourMicrosoft account,Cortanawill help you to keep track of what interests you, search for information, or collect it from your other devices and many more.
Since theWindows 10 version 2004, you can blockCortanato start up automatically and play with its startup options.
If you are one of the users who always wanted to do that, read our guide on how to blockCortanafrom starting inWindows 10very easily.
How can I block Cortana to start up automatically?
There are a few ways to get rid ofCortanafrom the startup list but first, are you sure you want to disable it?
Microsoft made a fewchanges to CortanainWindows 10version 2004 that might increase your productivity.
1. How to block Cortana from the Task Manager
2. How to block Cortana using the App Settings
3. How to block Cortana using the Advanced Settings
Either method you’re using, you will have the same result. Of course, if you change your mind you can perform the same steps to enable it back.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
