Windows 10: Activate Cortana - how it works
With Windows 10, Windows also has voice control: Cortana can be activated in the new operating system and is then immediately ready for use. We'll show you how to activate your new voice assistant.
Activate Cortana in Windows 10
- Open the start menu and right click on the "Cortana" tile. If the app is not displayed, you will find it under "All apps" on the left.
- Cortana opens in the start menu. Click on Continue".
- Confirm privacy policy by clicking "I agree".
- Confirm the possible question about the activation of necessary features with "Yes".
- If necessary, you can define a name with which Cortana should speak to you.
- The voice assistant is now set up. If the microphone does not activate automatically, click on the microphone icon in the bottom right corner and follow the activation instructions.
In the next article, we'll show you hidden features in Windows 10.