What is Windows Sandbox?
Windows Sandbox is a virtualization-based isolation feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that allows users to run applications in a secure and isolated environment. It provides a safe space to test and run untrusted applications, reducing the risk of malware and other security threats. Windows Sandbox is based on Microsoft’s hypervisor technology and provides a lightweight and efficient way to create a sandboxed environment.
Main Features
Some of the key features of Windows Sandbox include:
- Isolated environment: Windows Sandbox creates a completely isolated environment for running applications, ensuring that any changes or malicious activity do not affect the host system.
- Immutable storage: Windows Sandbox uses immutable storage, which means that any changes made to the sandbox environment are discarded when the sandbox is closed.
- Dedupe: Windows Sandbox uses deduplication technology to reduce storage usage and improve performance.
- Container image repositories with encryption: Windows Sandbox supports container image repositories with encryption, providing an additional layer of security.
Installation Guide
System Requirements
To install Windows Sandbox, your system must meet the following requirements:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise edition
- 64-bit processor
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- At least 1 GB of free disk space
Enabling Windows Sandbox
To enable Windows Sandbox, follow these steps:
- Open the Start menu and search for