From 735ae3dddeaf5b91346f479125ab668459daba3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yunxiali Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:02:22 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] update steps to enable nested virtualization The wording here is not clear on whether the command should be ran on host or guest. Also depending on the VM version a update is needed. --- .../windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md index 02bb837f09..725dceca87 100644 --- a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md @@ -47,10 +47,11 @@ Windows Sandbox has the following properties: 2. Enable virtualization on the machine. - If you're using a physical machine, make sure virtualization capabilities are enabled in the BIOS. - - If you're using a virtual machine, run the following PowerShell command to enable nested virtualization: + - If you're using a virtual machine, run the following PowerShell command on the host to enable nested virtualization and update the VM to support nested virtualization if needed: ```powershell Set-VMProcessor -VMName -ExposeVirtualizationExtensions $true + Update-VMVersion -VMName ``` 3. Use the search bar on the task bar and type **Turn Windows Features on or off** to access the Windows Optional Features tool. Select **Windows Sandbox** and then **OK**. Restart the computer if you're prompted. From 95360fd01bccd3a3b5f0fc2770e088aa1a6665ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aaron Czechowski Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:26:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] editorial revision for style --- .../windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md index 725dceca87..928d31e27b 100644 --- a/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Windows Sandbox has the following properties: 2. Enable virtualization on the machine. - If you're using a physical machine, make sure virtualization capabilities are enabled in the BIOS. - - If you're using a virtual machine, run the following PowerShell command on the host to enable nested virtualization and update the VM to support nested virtualization if needed: + - If you're using a virtual machine, you need to enable nested virtualization. If needed, also update the VM to support nested virtualization. Run the following PowerShell commands on the host: ```powershell Set-VMProcessor -VMName -ExposeVirtualizationExtensions $true