Here's How Windows 11 Protects You From Dangerous .EXE Files

In essence, Windows Sandbox is designed for security and disposable purposes. Therefore, when you have finished running applications, unknown software in this mode, the entire Sandbox will be deleted as well. With Windows Sandbox, you won't need to set up a virtual machine, but it will require virtualization enabled in the BIOS.

In addition, every time Windows Sandbox is activated, it simply creates a new (approximately 100MB) lightweight Windows installation to run applications and software. Microsoft will use its own hypervisor to create a separate kernel, completely isolated from the host PC, so you can use it with complete peace of mind.

Activate and Use Windows Sandbox in Windows 11

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First, you need to check if your computer's CPU supports virtualization by right-clicking the Start button and selecting Task Manager.

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The Task Manager window appears, click the Performance tab and observe the Virtualization line. If you see the value of Virtualization is Enabled, it means that your CPU supports virtualization and has been enabled.

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In addition, you can also enable virtualization for Windows 11 with Windows features. Specifically, enter the keyword "Turn Windows features on or off" into the search bar and click on the result as shown.

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The option to activate Windows additional features will appear, wait a few seconds for a list of options to appear.

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Tick ​​the "Hyper-V" option and press OK.

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Hyper-V hypervisor activation will begin.

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When done, you need to restart Windows.

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Now that the "preparation" is complete, you proceed to activate Windows Sandbox for Windows 11 by ticking the "Windows Sandbox" option in Windows features.

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The activation process will take place, and you also need to restart Windows for this feature to work properly.

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After restarting the computer, enter the keyword "Windows Sandbox" in the search box and click on the result as shown.

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And now it's ready for you to use.

Very simple, right?

Lesley Montoya

Update 11 December 2021