To find the installed Windows 10 version:ġ.

* Important: If you have an older version of Windows 10 2004, do not remove Cortana from your system because it will remove the 'Windows Search' and cause serious problems with the Start menu.

Ensure that you're running Windows 10 version 2004 or higher.īefore continue to remove Cortana from Windows 10, ensure that you're running Windows 10 version 2004 (Windows Update), or higher. Unfortunately, you can't simply remove Cortana via 'Programs and Features' in Control Panel, but you can easily do so by following the instructions below: Step 1. How to Uninstall or Reinstall Cortana on Windows 10. So, you may want to uninstall Cortana to protect your privacy or simply to increase the performance of your computer. Why to Remove Cortana?Ĭortana is a service that runs continuously in the background that tracks your activity and sends that information to Microsoft. But using Cortana has some disadvantages: it sends a lot of information to Microsoft for your searches and it slows down your system. Cortana is the built-in personal assistant for Windows 10 that can provide search suggestions and reminders as well as help you sync your archives across Windows devices. If you want to uninstall Cortana from Windows 10, continue reading below.

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