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How To Change Windows Sandbox Settings In Windows 10?

Windows Sandbox is a feature that offers a secure environment to test programs and files downloaded from unknown sources on the Internet. It uses a text-based configuration file, yet it is easy. Launch Windows Sandbox with XML files and set the parameters.

A.Create a Configuration File:

Launch Notepad.

Click FileSave As.

Give a name and use the .wsb extension.

Use the Save As drop-down menu and select All Files option.

Hit Save.

Once configured, you can now control features like graphics, folder sharing, and startup scripting.

B.Enable/Disable Virtual Network Adapter:

Open File Explorer.
Go to the configuration file.
Right-click .wsb configuration and select the Open with option.
Select Choose another app option.
Pick NotepadOK.
Input the following to disable the VNA.

<Configuration>
<Networking>Disable</Networking>
</Configuration>

Type the following to enable the VNA

<Configuration>
<Networking>Default</Networking>
</Configuration>

Go to File and save it.

C.Manage Virtual Graphics on Windows Sandbox:

Open File Explorer and navigate to the configuration file.
Right-click .wsb configuration file and select Open withChoose another app.
Pick NotepadOK.
Disable the vGPU adapter on Windows Sandbox as follows:

<Configuration>
<VGpu>Disable</VGpu>
</Configuration>

Enable the vGPU adapter as follows:

<Configuration>
<VGpu>Default</VGpu>
</Configuration>

Click the File menu and then hit Save.

D.Map A Host Folder:

Locate your configuration file and right-click the .wsb file.
Select Open withChoose another appNotepadOK.
Type the given code to map a folder on Windows Sandbox.

<Configuration>
<MappedFolders>
<MappedFolder>
<HostFolder>C:\temp</HostFolder>
<ReadOnly>true</ReadOnly>
</MappedFolder>
</MappedFolders>
</Configuration>

Save the file after the changes are made.

E.Run Startup commands:

Launch File Explorer and find the configuration file.
Choose Notepad to open it and input the following code:

<LogonCommand>
<Command>cmd.exe</Command>
</LogonCommand>

F.Control Multiple Options:

To customize the Sandbox with all the available options, input the below-given code:

<Configuration>
<Networking>Disable</Networking>
<VGpu>Disable</VGpu>
<MappedFolders>
<MappedFolder>
<HostFolder>C:\Temp</HostFolder>
<ReadOnly>True</ReadOnly>
</MappedFolder>
</MappedFolders>
<LogonCommand>
<Command>cmd.exe</Command>
</LogonCommand>
</Configuration>

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