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Install Windows Sandbox Install Windows Sandbox how-to 09/09/2024

Install Windows Sandbox

Prerequisites

  • Arm64 (for Windows 11, version 22H2 and later) or AMD64 architecture
  • Virtualization capabilities enabled in BIOS
  • At least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • At least 1 GB of free disk space (SSD recommended)
  • At least two CPU cores (four cores with hyper-threading recommended)

Note

Beginning in Windows 11, version 24H2, inbox store apps like Calculator, Photos, Notepad and Terminal are not available inside Windows Sandbox. Ability to use these apps will be added soon.

Installation

  1. Ensure that your machine is using Windows 11 or Windows 10, version 1903 or later.

  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, you need to enable nested virtualization. If needed, also update the VM to support nested virtualization. Run the following PowerShell commands on the host:

      Set-VMProcessor -VMName <VMName> -ExposeVirtualizationExtensions $true
Update-VMVersion -VMName <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.

    If the Windows Sandbox option is unavailable, your computer doesn't meet the requirements to run Windows Sandbox. If you think this analysis is incorrect, review the prerequisite list and steps 1 and 2.

    Note

    To enable Sandbox using PowerShell, open PowerShell as Administrator and run the following command:

    Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName "Containers-DisposableClientVM" -All -Online

  4. Locate and select Windows Sandbox on the Start menu to run it for the first time.

    Note

    Beginning in Windows 11, version 24H2, Windows Sandbox adheres to the mouse settings of the host system.

    If you are on an older build and if the host system is set to use a left-handed mouse, you must apply these settings in Windows Sandbox manually when Windows Sandbox starts. Alternatively, you can use a sandbox configuration file to run a logon command to swap the mouse setting. For an example, see Example 3.

Try WSB preview features by joining the Windows Insider Program

To try the most recent features or updates to WSB, join the Windows Insiders Program. After joining the Windows Insiders Program, you can choose the channel you would like to receive preview builds from inside the Windows settings menu. You can choose from:

  • Dev channel: Most recent updates, but low stability.
  • Beta channel: Ideal for early adopters, more reliable builds than the Dev channel.
  • Release Preview channel: Preview fixes and key features on the next version of Windows just before its available to the general public.