Q: I use Windows 10 and have half a dozen items I would like to delete like Xbox, gaming and games, and Cortana. These either have an uninstall button that is not active or I am referred to “programs” ...

Microsoft won't let you disable Cortana in future versions of Windows. Post-Anniversary Update, Cortana and desktop search will be functionally identical. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

Press Windows + I to open Settings. Go to Apps > Installed Apps. In the search bar, type Cortana. When Cortana appears in the list, click the three-dot menu beside it. Select Uninstall and confirm ...