Microsoft is removing the ability to turn off Cortana once the Windows 10 Anniversary Update drops on August 2nd, as first reported by PC World's Ian Paul ( http://www.pcworld.com/article/3100358/windows/you-cant-turn-off-cortana-in-the-windows-10-anniversary-update.html )
Cortana is the personal digital assistant that replaced Windows 10’s search function, and taps into Bing’s servers to answer your queries with contextual awareness.
Previously, Windows 10 users could turn off Cortana, leaving in her place a more basic search bar that could scan your own files and folders. That means forgoeing Cortana's nifty features, including the ability to schedule reminders or see your calendar, but it's been a worthy tradeoff for those users worried about Microsoft tracking too much user data.
Now, Microsoft is removing the option. Once the update hits, if you want to search your own computer, you're using Cortana. And unless you're using Windows 10 at work, there's no way to turn down the Anniversary Update or any other Windows update.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-now-force-favorite-windows-204543257.html
Cortana is the personal digital assistant that replaced Windows 10’s search function, and taps into Bing’s servers to answer your queries with contextual awareness.
Previously, Windows 10 users could turn off Cortana, leaving in her place a more basic search bar that could scan your own files and folders. That means forgoeing Cortana's nifty features, including the ability to schedule reminders or see your calendar, but it's been a worthy tradeoff for those users worried about Microsoft tracking too much user data.
Now, Microsoft is removing the option. Once the update hits, if you want to search your own computer, you're using Cortana. And unless you're using Windows 10 at work, there's no way to turn down the Anniversary Update or any other Windows update.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-now-force-favorite-windows-204543257.html