Hi Bhavya, I'll be happy to help you out with this. Also, I'm not facing any of the problems that you mentioned, so they are definitely not because of Windows10. My experience with Windows10 has been pretty good, and I've generally heard very good things about the OS from several people.
Best, On 6/11/16, Bhavya shah <bhavya.shah...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Mukesh Sir, > Somehow, this time, in Cortana and Search settings, I did receive some > useful information, telling me that I was on the right track. But > Cortana wanted me to sign in with a Microsoft account, which I have > created, but for some unknown reason cannot sign in with on my > computer. > Please, would it be possible for you to give me a quick Skype > walkthrough on some of this stuff, if possible? Please mail me > personally if that request could be accomodated.. > Thanks for all the help. > > On 6/11/16, mukesh jain <mukesh.jai...@gmail.com> wrote: >> hello, >> To configure Cortana: >> 1. Open the Start Menu >> 2. Search for “Cortana” without the quotes >> 3. Activate “Cortana & Search” Settings. A wizard opens in the Start >> Menu area through which you can configure Cortana. Within this Wizard, >> configure the following: >> (I) The first screen asks if you’d like to use Cortana. Activate >> “Next” to move to the next screen of the Wizard >> (II) The privacy notice is accepted on this screen by activating the >> “I agree” button >> (III) If not already enabled, Cortana needs access to “Speech, inking >> and typing personalization.” To enable this setting, activate the >> “Yes” button >> (IV) The next screen asks for the name Cortana should use for you. >> Input the name by which you’d like Cortana to call you in this edit >> field and press ENTER (V) Cortana needs access to your location >> settings. If the location settings aren’t enabled, you’re offered the >> option to open the Settings. Activate the “Settings” button. Here The >> Location settings window is opened with focus on the Change button The >> change button changes the status of location servicesActivate the >> “Change button” and toggle the location services on with the button. >> Now Close the settings and return to the Cortana settings via the >> Start menu >> (VI) With location settings enabled, Cortana completes setup and >> offers you an option to close the wizard with “Got it” or review the >> items tracked in Cortana’s notebook. >> >> I am successfully using it and love to work with her. >> >> >> On 6/11/16, Bhavya shah <bhavya.shah...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Dear all, >>> I have recently upgraded my new laptop that came built in with Windows >>> 8.1 to Windows 10. Although my initial impressions of Windows 10 are >>> not good, I would like to persist. >>> Is Cortana available in India? If so, how could it be >>> enabled/configured? From Cortana and Search Settings, I have set up my >>> microphone, tried the I'm Cortana, ask my anything button, but without >>> any success. Could someone please give me some basic instructions on >>> just getting Cortana started, working? >>> Also, I would like to turn my monitor display completely off, and the >>> Windows + P and then Projector/Second screen only trick is not working >>> on Windows 10. Choosing Second screen only by pressing it shows no >>> confirmation prompt nor any practical effect, as a sighted person >>> confirms. >>> I am also facing other general issues, such as seemingly adversely >>> affected audio, reduced battery life, Skype crashes and what not, all >>> after upgrading to Windows 10, and if there is nothing major that I >>> find out to resolve all this for the better, I may need to just roll >>> back to Windows 8.1, though I sincerely wish to avoid that... >>> Thanks. >>> >>> -- >>> Warm Regards >>> Bhavya Shah >>> Using NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) free and open source screen >>> reader for Microsoft Windows >>> To download a copy of the free screen reader NVDA, please visit >>> http://www.nvaccess.org/ >>> Using Google Talkback on Motorolla G second generation Lollipop 5.0.2 >>> Reach me through the following means: >>> Mobile: +91 7506221750 >>> E-mail id: bhavya.shah...@gmail.com >>> Skype id : bhavya.09 >>> >>> >>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >>> of >>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Disclaimer: >>> 1. 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" >> >> Helen Keller >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Disclaimer: >> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of >> the >> person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; >> >> 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails >> sent through this mailing list.. >> > > > -- > Warm Regards > Bhavya Shah > Using NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) free and open source screen > reader for Microsoft Windows > To download a copy of the free screen reader NVDA, please visit > http://www.nvaccess.org/ > Using Google Talkback on Motorolla G second generation Lollipop 5.0.2 > Reach me through the following means: > Mobile: +91 7506221750 > E-mail id: bhavya.shah...@gmail.com > Skype id : bhavya.09 > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. 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