Fix Windows Sandbox Cannot Be Installed (5/5/2023 updated)
3Here's how to Fix Windows Sandbox Cannot Be Installed.
Here are some tips on how to fix Windows Sandbox Cannot Be Installed:
1. **Check your system requirements.** Windows Sandbox requires a 64-bit processor with at least 2 GB of RAM. It also requires Hyper-V to be enabled. To check if your system meets the requirements, open the System Information app (press Windows+R and type "msinfo32" into the Run dialog box). Under "System Summary," look for the "Processor" and "Memory" entries. The Processor entry should say "64-bit" and the Memory entry should be at least 2 GB. To check if Hyper-V is enabled, open the Windows Features dialog box (press Windows+R and type "optionalfeatures" into the Run dialog box). Scroll down to "Hyper-V" and make sure that the "Windows Hypervisor Platform" and "Windows Hypervisor Management" features are both enabled.
2. **Restart your computer.** Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the problem.
3. **Enable virtualization in your BIOS.** Virtualization is a technology that allows your computer to run multiple operating systems at the same time. It is required for Windows Sandbox to work. To enable virtualization in your BIOS, follow these steps:
1. Restart your computer.
2. Press the key that enters your BIOS setup (usually F2, F10, or Delete).
3. Find the virtualization setting in your BIOS. The name of the setting may vary depending on your motherboard manufacturer.
4. Enable the virtualization setting.
5. Save your changes and exit your BIOS setup.
4. **Run the Windows Sandbox troubleshooter.** Microsoft has a troubleshooter that can fix some common problems with Windows Sandbox. To run the troubleshooter, follow these steps:
1. Open the Windows Sandbox troubleshooter. You can do this by going to the Microsoft website and downloading the troubleshooter.
2. Run the troubleshooter. The troubleshooter will scan your computer for problems and try to fix them.
5. **Reinstall Windows Sandbox.** If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can try reinstalling Windows Sandbox. To reinstall Windows Sandbox, follow these steps:
1. Open the Windows Features dialog box (press Windows+R and type "optionalfeatures" into the Run dialog box).
2. Scroll down to "Windows Sandbox" and uncheck the box.
3. Click OK.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Open the Windows Features dialog box again.
6. Scroll down to "Windows Sandbox" and check the box.
7. Click OK.
8. Restart your computer.
If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the issue.
i. There are a few reasons why you might not be able to get Windows Sandbox. Here are some of the most common reasons:
* **Your computer doesn't meet the system requirements.** Windows Sandbox requires a 64-bit processor with at least 2 GB of RAM. It also requires Hyper-V to be enabled. To check if your system meets the requirements, open the System Information app (press Windows+R and type "msinfo32" into the Run dialog box). Under "System Summary," look for the "Processor" and "Memory" entries. The Processor entry should say "64-bit" and the Memory entry should be at least 2 GB. To check if Hyper-V is enabled, open the Windows Features dialog box (press Windows+R and type "optionalfeatures" into the Run dialog box). Scroll down to "Hyper-V" and make sure that the "Windows Hypervisor Platform" and "Windows Hypervisor Management" features are both enabled.
* **Your computer is running a version of Windows that doesn't support Windows Sandbox.** Windows Sandbox is only available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. It is not available on Windows 10 Home edition.
* **You haven't enabled Windows Sandbox.** Windows Sandbox is an optional feature that is not enabled by default. To enable Windows Sandbox, open the Windows Features dialog box (press Windows+R and type "optionalfeatures" into the Run dialog box). Scroll down to "Windows Sandbox" and check the box. Click OK and restart your computer.
* **There is a problem with your computer's hardware or software.** If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, there might be a problem with your computer's hardware or software. In this case, you can contact Microsoft support for help. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the issue.
Last but not least, try one of these alternatives to Windows Sandbox:
* **Sandboxie**. Sandboxie is a commercial sandboxing application that allows you to run applications in a secure environment. It is available for Windows and macOS.
* **Firejail**. Firejail is a free and open-source sandboxing application that is available for Linux. It allows you to run applications in a secure environment and isolate them from your system.
* **Qubes OS**.
* **VirtualBox**.
* **VMware Workstation Pro**.