Policy
Allow Cortana
This policy setting specifies whether Cortana is allowed on the device. If you enable or don't configure this setting, Cortana will be allowed on the device. If you disable this setting, Cortana will be turned off. When Cortana is off, users will still be able to use search to find things on the device.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Search
Policy ID
fb5fe88baf0bInternal name
AllowCortanaRegistry
Copy registry mappings
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\AllowCortana (enabled) = 1
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\AllowCortana (disabled) = 0Policy notes
This policy setting specifies whether Cortana is allowed on the device. If you enable or don't configure this setting, Cortana will be allowed on the device. If you disable this setting, Cortana will be turned off. When Cortana is off, users will still be able to use search to find things on the device.
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