Cortana error: Something went wrong here - you can do that

If you get the error "Something went wrong" with Cortana, you can usually fix it yourself. In this practical tip, we will tell you how to do this.

Cortana: How to fix the error message

If the voice assistant Cortana replies "Something went wrong", your voice may not have been recognized correctly.

• For Cortana to work properly on Windows 10, you need to be connected to the Internet.
• Simply call up any page in your web browser to test this.
• Your voice may not be recognized properly or there may be a problem with your microphone.
• Therefore, test whether your microphone works properly in other applications, such as Skype.
• In the Control Panel under "Sound"> ​​"Recording Devices" you can adjust the "recording volume of your microphone.
• If, on the other hand, the microphone does not work in other applications either, first check whether it is connected correctly.
• Furthermore, all cables should be seated correctly and should not show any defects.
• You can also test the microphone on another device. If it is also not recognized there, there is a defect and you have to replace the microphone.

We have summarized Cortana's most important commands on the next page.