Turn off the type filter in the Windows Start Menu search bar.
Turn off the type filter in the Windows Start Menu search bar.
It seems the device is meant for public use, so settings should be protected. You can prevent casual changes by disabling certain functions and ensuring only authorized access. Since it's still in testing, follow the guidelines provided to secure it properly.
ohh, then not that i know of maybe a non-admin account that prevents them from changing settings? not sure if thats a thing if it's meant for many users, you can also consider loading a copy of a fresh image for them to use each time they login, and wipe their image everytime they logout, no permanent changes can be made
If you proceed, certain applications and games may stop functioning correctly or fail to run altogether. Using tools like DeepFreeze is possible, but it won't allow saving game progress or easily updating online games—you'd have to turn it off, apply patches, then restart. Browsers can only store downloaded web content on a connected USB drive; they won't save executables or scripts directly from the browser. The only accessible folder is when you connect the USB and enable it. I've also turned off running .exe, .vbs, and other executables on USB drives. I tried the KIOS mode, but it only supports a single app. Searching in the Windows Start menu is one of the areas I need to address, as I've already disabled the control panel and settings. It looks like it isn't available in group policy.
Searching for "Kill off Cortana" may disable the search feature and cause system instability, since Cortana is integrated into the operating system. Removing it could break other components and may require using alternative versions like LTSC or adjusting GPO settings, though I'm unsure about the exact steps.
You're using Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 1809, but the toggle for disabling Cortana isn't visible. The link you shared is about disabling Cortana in general, not specifically for this version.
Yes, ending Cortana permanently presents challenges. However, it is possible if you accept the outcomes.
discovered an improved solution from Camlen92.
found a method to restrict Windows search to a particular user.
located a script using GPEDIT, though I can't recall the exact source.