Windows Sandbox within the Windows 10 (after May 2019 Update) as a safe zone for testing untrusted applications, so we developed Microsoft Windows Sandbox an isolated, temporary, desktop environment where you can run untrusted software without the fear of lasting impact to your PC. Any software installed in Windows Sandbox stays only in the sandbox and cannot affect your host. Once Windows Sandbox is closed, all the software with all its files and state are permanently deleted.
Install Windows Sandbox
Enable on Windows Sandbox in Windows 10:Step by step Guide
Note: Enable Intel Virtualisation Technology (also known as Intel VT) or AMD-V depending on the brand of the processor
Follow the steps below for a step-by-step walkthrough guide.
1 – Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and then click the link that says “Turn Windows features on or off.”
2 – In the Optional Features list, check the Windows Sandbox and click OK
3 – You might be asked to restart the computer to finish installing Windows Sandbox
4 – After restarted sign into Windows 10, click the Search box in the taskbar and type Windows Sandbox
5 – As you can then drag and drop files and programs into the Windows Sandbox to do the experimenting
That’s all for now. 🙂
Benefits of Windows Sandbox
- Safe Testing Environment — Run unknown applications or files in an isolated environment without affecting your main system.
- Improved Security — Protect your computer from potential malware or unwanted software.
- Easy to Use — No need to create or manage a separate virtual machine.
- Temporary Environment — All changes are removed automatically when you close the Sandbox.
- Cost Effective — Built into supported Windows editions without additional virtualization software.
- Useful for IT Testing — Test applications, scripts, and configurations before deploying them to production systems.