Windows 10: Unable to enable Windows Sandbox

Discus and support Unable to enable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, I'm Quasar. I go to "Run" and search for "optionalfeatures.exe" to enable Windows Sandbox and I get this messageIs there any way to fix this? ._.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Quasar Pankoza, Mar 30, 2025.

  1. Unable to enable Windows Sandbox


    Hi, I'm Quasar. I go to "Run" and search for "optionalfeatures.exe" to enable Windows Sandbox and I get this messageIs there any way to fix this? ._.

    :)
     
    Quasar Pankoza, Mar 30, 2025
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  2. John Red Win User

    No Internet after enable Windows Sandbox

    I'm running latest version of Windows 10 with Windows Security. When I enable Windows Sandbox my Internet connection vanish. So, I do not have Internet on my computer and no Internet in Sandbox what is obvious. I have tried to unable it and enable it again
    like suggested somewhere on the forum, search Internet for solutions but no victory.
     
    John Red, Mar 30, 2025
    #2
  3. Vmmem process will not be killed. Windows sandbox.

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand your concern as you are unable to stop the Windows Sandbox process.
    Please try disable and re-enable sandbox to check the issue.

    1. Press Windows + R key, then type appwiz.cpl and click Ok.
    2. Click on Turn Windows features on or off from the left pane.
    3. Uncheck the box beside Windows Sandbox and click
      OK
      .
    4. Restart the PC and check.

    If the issue still persists then I would suggest you to post your query in
    TechNet forums, where we have experts and support
    professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on Sandbox to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.

    Regards,

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Mar 30, 2025
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  4. Naresh_K Win User

    Unable to enable Windows Sandbox

    windows sandbox Not working

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    There is a possibility that the feature is corrupted or not set up properly. I would advise you to disable Windows Sandbox first and then enable it. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

    1. Open Control Panel.
    2. Then click on all Control Panel Items.
    3. Then click on Programs and features.
    4. Then on the left hand side, click on Turn Windows features on or off.
    5. Then uncheck the option: Windows Sandbox.
    6. Then restart your computer.
    7. After restart, please enable it and check if the sandbox is working.


    Also make sure that you meet all the requirements for Windows Sandbox.

    Regards,
     
    Naresh_K, Mar 30, 2025
    #4
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