How to manually update Cortana on Windows 10 without going to the Microsoft Store

Windows 10 2004 (20H1 or May 2020 Update), the most notable major feature update of Windows 10 this year, was officially released by Microsoft on May 28, bringing a lot of total changes. in terms of features as well as experience for Windows 10, which of course is indispensable virtual assistant Cortana.

In last year's update, Microsoft added a search box in Windows 10 and Cortana has now been transformed into a separate application, which can be independently updated from the Microsoft Store. In fact, one of the main reasons why Microsoft decided to isolate Cortana from the operating system as a Store app is so that it can receive new updates faster (new updates will be sent. via the Microsoft Store). Also the Cortana app in Windows 10 2004 is an option and can be uninstalled and reinstalled whenever you want.

Overall, Cortana is no different than a regular application, can be installed and automatically updated if you enable this feature in the Microsoft Store.

But starting from version 2.2007.9736.0, users can conduct manual updates for Cortana right on the interface of this application without having to go through the Microsoft Store as before. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Click on the Cortana icon on the taskbar.

Step 2: Click the menu and select About .

Step 3: The application will check for updates and notify you if a new version is available.

Step 4: Click on the confirmation request to download and install the new update. Cortana may need to reboot to apply changes.

Step 5: If you click Okay, the update will be downloaded and then installed without visiting the Microsoft Store, and Cortana will open itself after the update is applied.