Windows Sandbox is one of the most valuable features in Windows 11, and we will share step-by-step instructions in this article. This feature was added to the latest Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions. Windows Sandbox allows you to have a safe, isolated environment to run and test software. It is similar to virtual machines and is simple to use. So, without further ado, let’s dive into setting up a Windows Sandbox on Windows 11.
What is Windows Sandboxing? Windows Sandbox was first introduced with Windows 10 v1903 and is only available in the Pro and Enterprise editions. However, if your PC doesn’t support this feature, you can use the sandbox feature with third-party software like Sandboxie. This requires Hyper-V virtual machines to create an isolated environment. Unlike traditional VMs, Windows Sandbox doesn’t require you to deploy an ISO file or anything. Instead, it deploys automatically with a clean copy of the operating system that is isolated from the rest of your computer, keeping everything safe within it.
What you need to run the Windows Sandbox It’s pretty easy to set up, but first, there are several things you need to know. Apart from that, your PC requires virtualization support, and this feature can be enabled via BIOS. Here are the steps to do so:
- Open the Windows Terminal as an administrator.
- Enter “systeminfo.exe” in the window terminal and hit Enter.
- In the following text, check the Hyper-V requirements section.
- If you see “Virtualization is enabled,” you need to enable Hyper-V in the BIOS settings. To do this, go to the Start menu and hold Shift on your keyboard while choosing Restart. When the computer restarts, select Troubleshooting, click Advanced Options, and click on UEFI Firmware Settings. Look for virtualization, usually found under advanced settings in the BIOS, and then activate and save the changes.
- Now you can set up the Windows Sandbox.
How to Set Up the Windows Sandbox Let’s start setting up the Windows Sandbox, and here is the guide:
- Open the Start menu and search for “optionalfeature.exe.”
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "Containers-DisposableClientVM" -All -Online- Find the Windows Sandbox and select it, then click OK to save the changes.
- Restart your computer, and Windows Sandbox should appear in the Start menu.
That’s all you need to do. Simply turn on Hyper-V and virtualization in the BIOS. Windows Sandbox should now appear on your Windows Start menu. Thanks for reading. Please provide us with your valuable feedback and opinion. If there are any queries, please share them in the comment section below. Stay tuned for more updates on the same topic.