While Cortana is undoubtedly a great addition to what Windows 10 already offers, no one wants it all river the place all the time. This guide will walk you through some triggers for this problem and the best possible solutions.
Why is Cortana constantly popping up?
Over time, users have highlighted some of the causes for this problem with Cortana, and here are the top triggers we have been able to gather:
Trackpad gestures – You may accidentally give a command without meaning to, especially if you have Trackpad gestures turned on. Driver issues – You may be using outdated drivers, which no longer work well with your Trackpad. Malware – As we all know, many PC problems may be triggered by the presence of viruses, and this could be one such case. You should always use the best antivirus programs. Keyboard errors – Some keys may be stuck, triggering constant calls for Cortana. We advise you to use only the best keyboards.
This post will show you how to stop Cortana from popping up when scrolling and get rid of it forever. Let’s get started.
What can I do if Cortana keeps popping up?
Before going into these fixes, we recommend you unplug your keyboard and other peripherals, as they may trigger this Cortana problem.
1. Turn off Hey Cortana hot word detection
2. Disable Cortana on the lock screen
After this, check if Cortana keeps popping up.
3. Disable your touchpad
After doing that, check if Cortana keeps popping up.
4. Modify your registry
After doing that, check if Cortana keeps popping up. If you can’t find any DWORDs or the path from Step 2, this solution doesn’t apply to you, so you can skip it.
5. Reset Cortana
If Cortana keeps popping up, these methods will fix your problem, as they have for countless others over the internet already. Let us know how these instructions worked out for you in our comments!
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