Although Hyper-V is a great feature, it’s not easy to set up. Users need to go through a lengthy process to configure & use Hyper-V on Windows 11. Instead of configuring a virtual machine in Hyper-V, Windows 11 users can rely on the Windows Sandbox feature to test their files. So, if you are interested in setting up Windows Sandbox on Windows 11, here’s what you should do.
Steps to Enable Windows Sandbox on Windows 11
Important: The Windows Sandbox feature is available only on Windows 11 Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions. Also, you need to enable Virtualization to use the feature.
1. Open the Windows 11 search and type in Control Panel. Then, open the Control Panel app from the list.
2. Click on the Programs option.
3. In Programs, click on Programs and Features.
4. Click on the Turn Windows features on or off link.
5. On the next pop-up, scroll down and enable the Windows Sandbox option. Once done, click Ok.
6. Windows 11 will now enable the feature. The process will require a restart; click Restart now to complete the installation process.
7. After the restart, open Windows 11 search and type in Windows Sandbox. Click on the Windows Sandbox app in the list.
8. You will see a lightweight and secure version of Windows 11. It will look like a virtual machine running Windows 11. You can now test your apps & files.
How to Close Windows Sandbox
After checking and testing your apps, you need to close the Windows Sandbox environment. To do that, you need to close the Sandbox Window.
If you close the Sandbox window, all your content will be discarded and permanently lost. On the confirmation prompt, click on the Ok button.
How to Disable Windows Sandbox
1. Press the Windows Key + R to open the RUN dialog box. Type in optionalfeatures.exe and press Enter.
2. On the Windows Features pop-up, uncheck the Windows Sandbox option and click Ok.
3. On the next pop-up, click Restart now.
Setting up Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 is easy compared to Hyper-V. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.
