Microsoft created a virtual-personal assistant called Cortana for Windows 10 and other platforms.Personal data will be collected by Cortana.Communication history from messages, apps, and notifications, as well as your search history and location history, are included in this.This feature can be disabled if you are concerned about your data and privacy.This article will show you how to change the settings on your PC, but only if you are a Windows 10 Pro or enterprise user.
Step 1: Open Windows Group Policy Editor can be used.
Click on the Start menu, at the bottom- left corner of the screen, and look for " or "".You can choose from the results.You can open the feature by pressing Win+R and typing "gpedit.msc" into the box.
Step 2: Click on the Administrative Templates from the list to navigate to the computer configuration section.
The third option will be there.
Step 3: Click on the Windows Components option.
The list of options will be opened by this.
Step 4: Search on the right side.
To find this option, hit the S button and double-click it.
Step 5: Allow Cortana to be found there.
The fourth option will be on the context menu.Click it.This will open a new window.
Step 6: From the window, select disabled.
You can save your changes by clicking the button.You can uninstall the search box from your PC by restarting it.The search icon will replace the Cortana icon.You're done.