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Using the Windows Sandbox

Using the Windows Sandbox

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Using the Windows Sandbox

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- [Narrator] The purpose of a digital sandbox is to test software in a secure environment that doesn't affect the rest of the system. To set up the Windows Sandbox, first ensure that you're running Windows Pro or a Windows server. To confirm this press the Windows + R keyboard shortcut and type winver, W-I-N-V-E-R, press Enter, and here you see the Windows version. This is the Windows 11 Pro operating system, which is compatible with the Windows Sandbox. If you don't see Windows Pro here, you must upgrade your system to Windows Pro, which can be done from the Settings app. Tap the Windows key on the keyboard, and in the Start menu type features. (keyboard clicking) Choose Turn Windows features on and off. Scroll down to ensure that there is a check mark by the item Windows Sandbox. There is here. I've already installed it. Otherwise, put your check mark here, click OK, follow the onscreen directions, which do…

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