Questions tagged [windows-sandbox]
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Doesn't Windows Sandbox require Hyper-V to run? How is it working with Hyper-V not enabled?
If my knowledge is correct, Windows Sandbox requires Hyper-V to run right? But when I enable Windows Sandbox on the Windows Features window, Hyper-V did not get enabled so I wanted to know what was up?
As far as I know, Windows Sandbox is working…
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Windows 10 Sandbox - How do I access my files in the sandboxed environment of my local PC?
I was trying to see if there was a way to access my files that reside on the current users PC inside the sandboxed environment by opening File Explorer and opening the C:\Users folder.
This is what I'm presented with:
There is no sign of my…
Ste
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Date reverts to current one in Windows Sandbox
I'm unable to change the current date in Windows Sandbox. I have disabled "Set time automatically" from the settings panel and I'm able to change the date, but 1 or 2 seconds later the date reverts to the current one.
This seems to be an issue…
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PowerShell / Registry: Remove the "Activate Windows" watermark for Windows Sandbox
The "Activate Windows" watermark is used by Microsoft to track unlicensed copies of Windows; this is important for them and I have no issue with that. However, for Windows Sandbox, we are aware that it is in a non-activated state but do not mind…
YorSubs
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Windows Sandbox Version Upgrade
How do you upgrade the version of Windows running in Windows sandbox? I have upgraded to Windows 20H2 but the Sandbox version is 2004.
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How do I make a snapshot in Windows Sandbox?
I want to make a snapshot that I can restore to later. How do I do this within the sandbox? I have not been able to find any extensive documentation nor how to perform this one particular task.
Math1000
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How to use USB devices with Windows sandbox?
Is there a way to use USB devices directly in Windows Sandbox? So far I only found the workaround e.g. for flash drives mounting them via the host by using E:\ in the configuration file. This workaround leads to other…
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Windows sandbox memory limit
How do I increase the amount of memory available within Windows Sandbox? The default 4GB is not enough for some heavy programs. There seems to be nothing related in .wsb configuration files
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Windows Sandbox fails to connect, Error 0x80072746
Windows Sandbox has stopped working recently, despite no changes to the system or software. When launched from the Start Menu, it shows the Windows Sandbox splash screen (blue sandbox icon on a gray background) for several minutes, then it shows…
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Windows sandbox won't open executables. ("You need to install an app for this task")
I am using the Windows sandbox feature, that comes with Windows Pro and Enterprise systems (Using Hyper-V). It worked for months, but now I always get the same error when I try to run an .exe file. The executable is compiled with the Go compiler and…
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Windows 10 Sandbox proxy settings auto-synced with host
I'm trying out the new Windows 10 Sandbox feature and I noticed that I can't change any Proxy Settings (in Control Panel - Internet Options) inside the sandbox. Anything I set there is ignored.
However, when I change them on the host, they are…
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How to install Notepad on Windows 11 24H2 sandbox?
Windows Sandbox (24H2 version) has no Notepad included. How can I install it?
rubStackOverflow
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Why am I unable to run Windows Sandbox after upgrade to 24H2?
After upgrading to Windows to 24H2, I'm unable to run Windows Sandbox, as it is stuck on the splash screen. There are no errors in the logs.
What I have tried so far:
Uninstall and install the Windows Sandbox and Hyper-V feature
Enable…
Anton Kalcik
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When I run Windows Sandbox, is Defender running?
I occasionally need a bit of shareware / free software. I'm always a bit paranoid about downloading those types of things, and usually check them out in Windows Sandbox (on Win 11 Pro). I don't see any indication of Defender running though in the…
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Windows Sandbox can not launch with error 0xffffffff
I can not launch Windows Sandbox after upgrade to 21H1, it shows a Windows Sandbox failed to start. (0xffffffff) error. I find someone also asked about this issue in the Microsoft Community, but it did not get solved. So is there a chance anyone…
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