I think that this has been asked before, but I still can't find an answer.
I would prefer to use a local account, but unless I use my Microsoft account I can't get Cortana to run.
Is this right?
From my understanding you need to use an MS account to have access to Cortana.
- it doesn't work, even with a Microsoft Account..
- is it not available in the UK...?
- refuses to start on the PC, for some reason..
- it works fine on Windows 10 Mobile preview..
It is available, but I've just turned mine off because I want to use a local account.
- is it not available in the UK...?
- mine refuses to start for some reason..
Not sure how you've got that message about the region not being supported?
Have a look at your region settings in control panel:
- it doesn't work, even with a Microsoft Account..
- is it not available in the UK...?
- refuses to start on the PC, for some reason..
- it works fine on Windows 10 Mobile preview..
Apparently you might be able be use cortana and a local account soon:
According to this site:
New Windows Preview: Cortana without Microsoft account log ins, ORTC in Edge | Ars Technica
Hello Cornishman,
Starting in build 10547, you can now use Cortana in a local account.
Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10547 for PC
- yep, all Location and Language settings are for English (UK)Have a look at your region settings in control panel:
- Cortana still doesn't want to talk to me..
- was it something I said..??
- using build 10547..
- and then the trail goes cold..
You really made her mad.
