
For more information, see Windows 10 configuration recommendations for education customers. You can use the AllowCortana policy to turn off Cortana.
If you're upgrading from version 1607 to version 1703 or later, Cortana will be enabled. If you're using new devices with version 1703 or later, Cortana is turned on by default. If you're using version 1607, Cortana is removed. More detailed information on these default settings is available in Manage Windows 10 and Microsoft Store tips, tricks, and suggestions. These default settings disable tips, tricks and suggestions & Microsoft Store suggestions. Windows 10 Pro Education is effectively a variant of Windows 10 Pro that provides education-specific default settings. Windows 10 Pro Education builds on the commercial version of Windows 10 Pro and provides important management controls needed in schools. These editions provide education-specific default settings for the evolving landscape in K-12 education IT environments. Windows 10, version 1607 introduces two editions designed for the unique needs of K-12 institutions: Windows 10 Pro Education and Windows 10 Education. These features work with all Windows for desktop editions, excluding Windows 10 Home. To learn more about Microsoft’s commitment to security and privacy in Windows 10, see more on both security and privacy.īeginning with version 1607, Windows 10 offers various new features and functionality, such as simplified provisioning with the Set up School PCs app or Windows Configuration Designer, easier delivery of digital assessments with Take a Test, and faster sign-in performance for shared devices than ever before. All of our Windows commercial editions can be configured to support the needs of schools, through group policies, domain join, and more. Windows 10 is the most secure Windows we’ve ever built. Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise offer the functionality and safety features demanded by business and education customers around the globe. Windows 10, version 1607 (Anniversary Update) continues our commitment to productivity, security, and privacy for all customers.