Learn how to disable Cortana in Windows 10's Anniversary Update

Microsoft made windows 10's cortana unkillable in Windows 10 Anniversary update 1607. Users are unable to turn-off cortana if they don't know where to look. Here'a how I disabled it via registry.

1. Open Registry Editor by pressing Windows + R

2. Typing "regedit" into the box and press enter.

3. Navigate to the following key in the left side:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search.

4. If you don't see a "Windows Search" key below the Windows folder, right-click the Windows folder and select New -> Key. Name it "Windows Search"

5. Right-click the "Windows Search" key in the left side and select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the value "AllowCortana". Double-click it and set the value to "0" (zero).

6. If you wish to enable cortana in again in the future, set AllowCortana" value to "1".

7, Close the registry editor and restart the computer before the change takes effect.

If Cortana is disabled, the circle icon is replaced by the magnifying lens icon.