Why can't i change notification status in Windows 10

I am trying to allow Cortana to give me notifications. When I go to the notifications page in Windows 10, the notification button is "off" for Cortana, Skype, and other programs -- and the system will not allow me to turn notifications on. How can I turn notifications on?:angry:

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