Sandboxing is one of the most important features added in Windows 10 1903. Since the launch is already underway and most users will be able to obtain it through the Windows update, you may want to know how you can enable Sandboxing in Windows 10.
You should know that this function is only available in Windows 10 Pro and not in its Home version. Further. Your processor must also support virtualization which, if it's quite recent, should support it.
Remember that Sandboxing is a feature of 1903, so check which version of Windows 10 you are running before trying to install it. You will need administrator rights so you can enable it.
Enable it in Windows 10
First, open the Control Panel and go to the configuration group: "Program". Select the "Enable or disable Windows features" option.
A new window will open with a list of all the optional features that you can enable in Windows 10. Scroll to the bottom and look for Windows Sandbox. Enable it by checking the box next to it. Click OK and wait for the function to be enabled, in addition, you will have to restart your system to finish the process.
What is sandboxing?
This is not a new term and this is not the first time it is used in an operating system. In fact, Apple has Sandboxing in all its operating systems and plays a fundamental role in keeping your devices safe from malicious attacks.
Also, Sandboxing is basically a virtual environment in which you can run applications that are “cut” from the rest of your PC. Think of it as running a virtual machine and running an application on that machine. This is much simpler.
Once you have enabled Sandboxing, you can run it like any other application. Open the Start menu and go to the list of applications. Search for "Windows Sandbox." Now, click to run it and you'll have what essentially looks like another Windows 10 running on your desktop.
Sandboxing is not implemented in the entire operating system. It is a virtual environment that you get to run other applications. As an end user, you can use it to run applications that you might suspect. Developers will probably use it more than an end user.
If you have ever tried to configure a virtual machine, you know it may take a little time to configure it. And sometimes, the image of the operating system you use for the virtual machine does not start. So it is a long and complicated process.