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How to enable Windows Sandbox on a Windows 10 Pro computer - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Windows Sandbox is a newer lightweight desktop environment tailored for safely running applications in isolation similar to a virtual machine. This feature is not enabled by default but can easily be turned on for any Windows 10 Pro systems after the Windows 10 1903 build.</p><p><em>Unfortunately, this feature is not in Windows 10 Home and you would need to use third-party software, or upgrade to Windows 10 Pro as the official Windows software would not be available to Home users. </em></p><p>Here is how to get that on your Windows 10 Pro PC:</p><p><br></p><p>1. To begin this process, press the <strong>Windows key</strong> on your keyboard and the letter <strong>R</strong> at the same time to open a <strong>Run</strong> window. Type <strong>appwiz.cpl</strong> into the Run window and click on <strong>OK</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image1.jpg" alt="Run window appwizcpl"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. In the Programs and Features window that appears, select <strong>Turn Windows features on or off</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image2.jpg" alt="Programs and Features Turn Windows features on or off"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. Scroll down in the Turn Windows features on or off window and check the box next to <strong>Windows Sandbox</strong> then click on <strong>OK</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image3.jpg" alt="Windows features on or off Windows Sandbox"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. A new window will appear that will start searching for required files. Once complete, the computer needs to be restarted to complete. Click on <strong>Restart Now</strong> to start this process. Once restarted, the computer will show an updating Windows screen.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image4.jpg" alt="Windows Features searching for required files"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image5.jpg" alt="Windows Features Restart now"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>5. Once logged back in to Windows. to open Sandbox, click on the <strong>Start button</strong> and locate <strong>Windows Sandbox</strong> in your list of programs, which will be in alphabetical order.</p><p>It will open a new window upon opening.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image6.jpg" alt="Windows Sandbox in list of programs"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11220Image7.jpg" alt="Windows Sandbox program window"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. To ensure you are in the Sandbox window, verify you see the "Windows Sandbox" menu bar at the top of the window.</p> </article> </main>
