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How to fix Cortana issues in Windows 10

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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With theCreators Update,Cortanareceived various improvements, and we eagerly await to see changes in practical use. It seems thatCortanabecomes much more useful, as it’s now able to store your recurring reminders while roaming trough Outlook and 365 Office for new memos. Additionally, withthe Creators Update, you’re able to useCortanain full-screen mode which is an interesting novelty.

However, don’t let that distract you from the fact that there are some issues you may stumble upon. It seems that the first experience with remodeledCortanawasn’t exceptional for all users after they upgraded to theCreators Update.

If you have any issues withCortanaonCreators Update, you should take this list into consideration. These workarounds should get you started with your favorite virtual assistant.

How to resolve Creators Update Cortana issues in Windows 10

Check your regional settings

The first thing worth checking is whether you’re able to useCortanaat all. As you already may know,Cortanais supported within limited languages. This is the list of supported regions and languages:

If you were able to useCortanaseamlessly before the update, and now it’s not available, there’s a great chance that something with your Region settings is wrong. Either you have installed an unsupported language by mistake or the installation changed the settings on its own. In both cases, you can resolve this issue in a few easy steps.

Have in mind that you can useCortanaeven though you’re not from the supported region. You’ll find the thorough explanation in this article.

Use Troubleshooter

However, since the previous solution is related only toCortana‘s absence issue, it won’t help much if you’re experiencing more complex problems. And there, the Windows Troubleshooter comes in handy. You can either use a newly introduced Unified troubleshooter or download a specific Start Menu Troubleshooter and run it. After the procedure is finished, restart your PC and check for improvements.

You can find Windows Start Menu Troubleshooterhere.

Check your Microphone

Cortana is highly dependable on themicrophone. If themicrophoneisn’t properly set up, there is a great chance that the voice commands won’t function. Because of that, take these precaution measures:

If themicrophoneisn’t the problem, move on to the additional steps.

Reset Cortana with PowerShell

When it comes to advanced troubleshooting, you can either usePowerShellto re-registerCortanaor the simplistic unofficial workaround trough registry.

If you’re not familiar with the resetting procedure viaWindows PowerShell, follow the instructions below.

Fix Cortana trough registry

Moreover, you can make a simple registry tweak to resolve Cortana issues. According to some users, this proved as a most fruitful solution for a multitude of issues. Follow these instructions to perform this simple registry tweak:

Have in mind that reckless use of registry can create a lot of problems. So, just follow the instructions without any additional changes.

Reset PC with Recovery options

In the end, you can start from scratch. Since a clean reinstallation may be lengthy, you can try with the simple ”Reset this PC” option. You can preserve all of your files but, all installed apps and programs will be lost.

Follow these workarounds to reset your PC:

After everything is finished, your Cortana issues should be resolved.

Nonetheless, if you have any additional workarounds or questions regarding the subject, please be free to share them in the comments section.

How to fix Cortana issues in Windows 10#

How to resolve Creators Update Cortana issues in Windows 10#

Check your regional settings#

Use Troubleshooter#

Check your Microphone#

Reset Cortana with PowerShell#

Fix Cortana trough registry#

Reset PC with Recovery options#