What is Windows Sandbox?
Windows Sandbox is a virtualization-based security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that allows users to run applications in a secure, isolated environment. This feature is designed to provide a safe and clean environment for testing and running untrusted applications, reducing the risk of malware infections and other security threats. With Windows Sandbox, users can run applications in a sandboxed environment, which is a self-contained, isolated space that is separate from the main operating system.
Main Features of Windows Sandbox
Windows Sandbox offers several key features that make it an attractive option for users who want to run applications in a secure environment. Some of the main features of Windows Sandbox include:
- Isolated Environment: Windows Sandbox runs applications in a completely isolated environment, which means that any changes made to the sandboxed environment do not affect the main operating system.
- Immutable Storage: Windows Sandbox uses immutable storage, which means that any changes made to the sandboxed environment are discarded when the sandbox is closed.
- Rollbacks: Windows Sandbox allows users to easily roll back to a previous state, which makes it easy to recover from any issues that may occur while running applications in the sandboxed environment.
How to Automate Windows Sandbox
Using the REST API
Windows Sandbox provides a REST API that allows users to automate the sandboxed environment. The REST API provides a set of endpoints that can be used to create, start, and stop sandboxed environments, as well as to manage the sandboxed environment’s settings and configuration.
Creating a Sandboxed Environment
To create a sandboxed environment using the REST API, users can send a POST request to the `/sandboxes` endpoint. The request body should contain the following information:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | The name of the sandboxed environment. |
| description | A brief description of the sandboxed environment. |
| settings | A JSON object containing the sandboxed environment’s settings and configuration. |
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
Windows Sandbox requires the following system requirements:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- 64-bit processor
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- At least 1 GB of free disk space
Hardware Virtualization
Windows Sandbox requires hardware virtualization to be enabled on the system. This can be checked in the Task Manager by going to the Performance tab and looking for the