Windows Sandbox Failed to Start, Error 0x80070015, the Device Is Not Ready FIX
22Windows Sandbox Failed to Start, Error 0x80070015, the Device Is Not Ready FIX
Some users have been reporting encountering the error code 0x80070015 while starting Windows Sandbox. From the error code, it looks like the supporting services for Windows Sandbox are misconfigured. The error message states:
Windows Sandbox failed to start. Error 0x80070015. The device is not ready. Would you like to submit feedback about this issue?
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows sandbox failed to start logon failure
windows sandbox failed to start access denied
windows sandbox failed to initialize
windows sandbox failed to start user has not been granted
The ‘ERROR_NOT_READY’ error code, also known as error 0x80070015, usually occurs when users try to save data on their drive, and particularly when they want to back up their files and folders. Error 0x80070015 affects all Windows versions.
Microsoft explains that there are three main causes that trigger The device is not ready error: the drive is empty, the drive is already in use, or there is serious hardware failure due to corrupted or incompatible USB controllers device drivers.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.