How to use Windows Sandbox on Windows 11

How to use Windows Sandbox on Windows 11

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Windows Sandbox is a nice little tool that lets you run apps and open files safely in an isolated and sandboxed environment. It is a lightweight solution, unlike other virtual machine programs that require large resources. And you don't need to configure and install Windows 11 on a virtual machine to create a new instance of Windows 11. So for a quick and easy virtualized environment, Windows Sandbox is the best way to go. So follow our article and learn how to use Windows Sandbox on Windows 11.

How to enable Windows Sandbox. A built-in virtual machine in Windows 11

Windows Sandbox is only available to Pro and Enterprise users. If you're running the Home edition, follow our tutorial to learn how to enable Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 Home. After that, follow the steps below.

So this is how you can quickly enable Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 and start using it with ease. Whenever I come across an unknown or shady file on my computer, I first open the file in Windows Sandbox to check for any malicious behavior. This way my host system remains isolated from malware. It is one of the good security practices that you should imbibe while working on your computer. Anyway, that's all from us. If you have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

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