Allow Cortana above lock screen

This policy setting determines whether or not the user can interact with Cortana using speech while the system is locked.

If you enable or don't configure this setting, the user can interact with Cortana using speech while the system is locked.

If you disable this setting, the system will need to be unlocked for the user to interact with Cortana using speech.

Supported on: At least Windows 10 Server, Windows 10 or Windows 10 RT

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry PathSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
Value NameAllowCortanaAboveLock
Value TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled Value1
Disabled Value0

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