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HOW TO FIX SANDBOX NOT WORKING IN WINDOWS 11

Author Harshit Arora Published on July 3, 2023 11 min read

Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise come with the Sandbox tool that lets you run,
download, install, and run unknown & untested programs in an isolated
environment on your computer. No doubt, it’s a great functionality and, most of
the time, works properly. But sometimes, it starts acting strangely.

For instance, it doesn’t open on the computer and shows the “Error 0x80070015:
Windows Sandbox failed to start—the device is not ready” error message. If
you’re getting the same error message or experiencing some other issue with the
Sandbox tool on your Windows 11 PC, follow us to fix them in this in-depth
guide.

Contents show
Why Is Sandbox Not Working on Your Windows PC?
Fix Sandbox Not Working in Windows 11
1. Make Sure Sandbox Is Enabled
2. Ensure You’re Using Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise Edition
3. Restart Your PC
4. Disable & Re-enable the Windows Sandbox Tool
5. Disconnect VPN
6. Disable Third-Party Firewall
7. Run the Required Windows Services
8. Restart Hyper-V
9. Repair Corrupted or Missing System Files
10. Edit Security Properties
11. Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter
12. Update Your Device
13. Restore Windows
14. Reset the PC
FAQs
Does Windows Sandbox Work in Windows 11?
How Do I Enable Windows Sandbox 11?
Why Can’t I Turn On Windows Sandbox?
How Do You Reset the Sandbox on Windows 11?
Is Windows 11 Sandbox the Same As Hyper-V?
Final Note


WHY IS SANDBOX NOT WORKING ON YOUR WINDOWS PC?

Below listed could be one of the reasons for the Sandbox not working issue on
your Windows 11 PC:

 * Sandbox Isn’t Enabled
 * Not Using Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise
 * Enabled VPN
 * Third-Party Firewall
 * Required Windows Services Aren’t Working
 * Hyper-V Isn’t Working
 * Corrupted or Missing System Files
 * Misconfigured Security Properties
 * Bugs & Glitches in the Device
 * Outdated Windows PC




FIX SANDBOX NOT WORKING IN WINDOWS 11

Several solutions can fix the Sandbox not working issue on your Windows 11 PC or
laptop. But below, we’ve mentioned some most effective yet working workarounds
to fix it:


1. MAKE SURE SANDBOX IS ENABLED

This may look a bit neglected. But it could be possible that the Sandbox
functionality isn’t enabled on your PC. As a result, it isn’t working on your
Windows 11 PC and causing this issue.

Thus, we suggest you make sure that the Sandbox tool is enabled on your Windows
PC. You can follow the below prompts to know how to check the same on your PC
same with ease:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC and select Apps from the left
pane menu.



2. Click the Optional features option and then select More Windows features at
the bottom.

3. In the next window, search for the Windows Sandbox option in the list of
available options.



4. Lastly, make sure the checkbox next to Windows Sandbox is checked. If not,
then check it.


2. ENSURE YOU’RE USING WINDOWS 11 PRO OR ENTERPRISE EDITION

It’s quite basic, and you should know that the Windows Sandbox tool only comes
with Windows 11’s Pro and Enterprise editions. So it could be possible that
you’re using Windows 11 Home edition, due to which you aren’t getting the
Sandbox functionality. If you don’t know which Windows 11 edition you’re using,
follow the steps to know the same:

1. Launch Settings on your Windows 11 PC or laptop and proceed to the About
section of it.



2. Go to Windows specifications and look for the Windows 11 edition you’re
currently using.

If your Windows 11 edition isn’t Pro or Enterprise, upgrade it to them to use
this functionality.


3. RESTART YOUR PC

It could be possible that issues with Sandbox are occurring due to some
temporary glitches in the computer. In that case, we suggest you reboot your
Windows 11 PC or laptop and see if Sandbox works afterward. Restarting the PC
can fix the issues with it in one go, and they may not appear again. So try
restarting your PC by following the below steps:

1. Press the Alt and F4 keys at the same time on your keyboard to get the Shut
Down Windows prompt.



2. Select the Restart or Update and restart option from the dropdown in the box
and press Enter.

3. Once the PC is restarted, try accessing Windows Sandbox again to check
whether it’s working.


4. DISABLE & RE-ENABLE THE WINDOWS SANDBOX TOOL

If restarting the PC doesn’t fix the issue, consider disabling the Windows
Sandboad tool and re-enabling it on your Windows 11 PC. Doing so will fix all
the temporary issues with it and make it work. You can easily try the same by
following the below prompts:



1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC and move to the Apps section from
the left.

2. Select Optional features and then click the More Windows features button on
the next screen.

3. Search for the Windows Sandbox option in the Turn Windows features on or off
prompt.



4. Untick the box next to Windows Sandbox, wait for a few minutes, and tick it
again to re-enable it.


5. DISCONNECT VPN

Another possible reason for the Sandbox not working issue on your PC could be an
enabled VPN. So, if you’re using a third-party VPN on your PC, we suggest you
temporarily disable it. In case you’re using Windows integrated VPN, follow the
below steps to disable it:



1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC and head to the Network &
internet section.

2. Choose the VPN option and then look for the VPN connection you want to
disconnect.

3. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from the particular VPN connection
and check the status of the issue.


6. DISABLE THIRD-PARTY FIREWALL

If you’re using a third-party antivirus on your PC, we suggest you temporarily
disable it, as antivirus creates an additional firewall to prevent viruses from
entering your Windows 11 PC or laptop and causing damage. But sometimes, it
interferes with the system’s integral functions and breaks them. So try
disabling or uninstalling it to see if it fixes the issue.




7. RUN THE REQUIRED WINDOWS SERVICES

The working of the Sandbox tool also depends on the working of various integral
Windows services. For instance, you must ensure that the Hyper-V Host service is
working properly on your PC.

Besides, there are a few more services that must be working for the proper
working of the Sandbox functionality. So make sure that the mentioned services
are working properly on your Windows 11 PC or laptop. You can make sure the same
by trying the below steps:

1. Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open Run and type Services.msc
in it.

2. Press the Enter key to open the Services utility on your PC and look for the
listed services:


 * Hyper-V Host
 * Hyper-V Time Synchronization
 * Virtual Disk

3. Right-click on any of the mentioned services, and select the Properties
option from the context menu.



4. Click the Start button to start the Windows service if it’s not working on
your PC or laptop.

5. Once done, go to the Recovery tab and set the First failure option to Restart
the Service.

6. Set the Second failure dropdown to Restart the Service and click the Apply
button to save the changes.



7. Do the same with other listed services and check if the Sandbox not working
issue is fixed.


8. RESTART HYPER-V

To avoid the Sandbox not working issue on your PC, you must ensure that Hype-V
is working on it. So make sure the same on your Windows PC by following the
below-listed steps:

1. Open Settings on your Windows 11 PC and proceed to the Apps section of it
from the left.



2. Select the Optional features option and then click More Windows feature on
the next screen.

3. Search for the Hyper-V Platform option in the next prompt and untick the
checkbox next to it.



4. Once done, tick the checkbox again to restart it and check if Sandbox is now
working properly.


9. REPAIR CORRUPTED OR MISSING SYSTEM FILES

Another possible reason for the Sandbox not working issue on your Windows PC
could be a corrupted system or missing files. Thus, we suggest you run a DISM
scan on your computer to fix the corrupted Windows image. Once that’s done,
execute the SFC scan to get the missing files back. You can follow the listed
steps to know how to run both scans:

1. Open the Command Prompt utility on your Windows 11 computer with
administrative rights.



2. Once Command Prompt is opened, run the below command in it to start the DISM
scan.

DISM /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth

3. Once the above command is executed, run the below-mentioned command in the
same console:

DISM /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

4. After executing the DISM scan, run the sfc /scannow command to start the SFC
scan on your PC.

5. Once both scans are completed, restart your computer and check if the issue
is resolved.


10. EDIT SECURITY PROPERTIES

The next possible solution to make the Sandbox work again is to modify Sandbox’s
security properties. The best is that it has worked for some users. Thus, we
suggest you do the same and check if it works for you. You can easily try the
same by following the below steps:



1. Open the File Explorer utility on your PC and right-click on Windows Sandbox
on the left.

2. Select the Properties option from the contextual menu and move to the
Security tab of it.

3. Click Edit and tick the Full control checkbox under Permissions for Windows
Sandbox.

4. Once done, click the Apply button and then OK to apply all the changes and
fix the issue.


11. RUN THE HARDWARE AND DEVICES TROUBLESHOOTER

Sandbox may not be working properly on your Windows 11 PC because of some
hardware errors. So, we suggest you run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
on your Windows 11 PC to eliminate all the hardware issues that are causing
these issues. Follow the below-mentioned instructions to run this troubleshooter
on your computer:

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in it, and choose Run as administrator from
the results.



2. Click Yes in the UAC prompt to open the Command Prompt utility with
administrative rights.

3. Type the below command in it and press Enter to open the Hardware and Devices
troubleshooter.

msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic

4. Click Next in the Hardware and Devices prompt and let it detect issues with
the system.



5. Follow the on-screen steps to resolve all the issues with your system’s
hardware and fix this issue.


12. UPDATE YOUR DEVICE

Another common yet effective solution to make the Sandbox functionality work on
your PC is to update it, as the temporary bugs & glitches in the PC could also
be the reason for this issue. You can follow the mentioned steps to update your
Windows 11 PC or laptop:

1. Open the Settings program on your Windows 11 PC and click Windows Update at
the top.



2. Click Check for updates to scan for new updates and install them on your
Windows 11 PC.

3. Lastly, click the Download & install all button to install the available
updates on your PC.

Once the Windows PC is updated, restart your system and check whether Sandbox is
working now.


13. RESTORE WINDOWS

If the issue is still there, we suggest you revert your Windows 11 PC to a
previously created restore point. Doing so will revert all the changes to the
system that you had made after creating the particular restore point, which will
also resolve the Sandbox not working issue. You can follow the below steps to
know how to restore your Windows 11 PC:



1. Open Windows Search Box, type Create a restore point in it and select it from
the search.

2. Click the System Restore… button and then click the Next > button in the
window to go ahead.



3. Select the restore point you want to revert your system to and then click the
Next > button.

4. Click Finish to begin the restoration process to revert the PC to the
selected system restore point.




14. RESET THE PC

Last but not least, if none of those mentioned above workarounds help you fix
the malfunctioned Sandbox feature, then you’ve no other option left than
completely resetting your PC.

Doing so will delete all the data stored on your PC, revert settings to default,
and fix the issue. So, if you’re ready to try this fix, follow the
below-mentioned instructions to apply it:

1. Proceed to the Recovery section of the Settings program and click the Reset
PC button.



2. Select the Remove everything option and then choose Cloud download or Local
reinstall.

3. On the Additional settings window, click the Next button and then again click
the Next button.

4. Click the Confirm button and, finally, click the Reset button to start
resetting your computer.



Hopefully, the Windows Sandbox not working issue is fixed on your Windows 11 PC
or laptop.


FAQS


DOES WINDOWS SANDBOX WORK IN WINDOWS 11?

The Sandbox functionality only works in Pro & Enterprise editions of the current
Windows 11.


HOW DO I ENABLE WINDOWS SANDBOX 11?

You can go to the below-mentioned path to enable Windows Sandbox on your Windows
11 PC:

Settings > Apps > Optional Features > View Features > More Windows Feature >
Tick Windows Sandbox


WHY CAN’T I TURN ON WINDOWS SANDBOX?

One of the most prevalent reasons for not being able to find or turn on the
Windows Sandbox option isn’t using the required Windows 11 edition. Other
possible reasons could be corrupted or missing system files, outdated Windows 11
OS, third-party VPN & firewall, etc.




HOW DO YOU RESET THE SANDBOX ON WINDOWS 11?

To completely reset the Sandbox on your Windows 11 PC, you must re-enable it
from Settings.


IS WINDOWS 11 SANDBOX THE SAME AS HYPER-V?

No. The Sandbox functionality in Windows 11 isn’t the same as the Hyper-v or
VirtualBox function.


FINAL NOTE

Sandbox in Windows is indeed a great functionality. But some users are currently
facing issues with Sandbox on their Windows 11 PC or laptop. A few users are
experiencing internet issues with it.

At the same time, some are unable to run and test apps in it. In case you’re
having similar issues with Sandbox on your Windows 11 PC, we hope they’re fixed
now. If yes, then do let us know which mentioned fixes the Sandbox not working
issue.



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HARSHIT ARORA

Harshit is a tech writer who loves writing about Windows, Android, and the
Internet. He uses his IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop to write the most useful
troubleshooting, how-to, and internet guides for you guys. You can connect to
Harshit on LinkedIn, as he’s most active there only.


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