Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video shows how to use Windows 10 Sandbox to test dangerous malware or malicious software. This includes, viruses, Trojans, spyware, adware, rootkits, etc.
Video on how to enable Windows Sandbox
youtube.com/watch?v=HRxbBCGQPR0
Good Situations to use Sandbox in Windows 10:
1. Use Windows Sandbox to test the safety of an email attachment. If someone sends you a suspicious file via email, you can open it via Sandbox to see what it is all about without putting your computer in danger.
2. Use Sandbox to when prompted to download a suspicious file when visiting a website. If a website seems suspicious and prompts you to download a file, use Sandbox to test the safety of that file.
Mistakes You Nee to Avoid When Using Sandbox
1. Don't Use Windows Sandbox to test fake or phishing websites. Sandbox is ineffective in such situations, because you are not downloading a file. If you enter your username and password, you account will be in grave danger.
2. Don't confuse Windows Sandbox with your real Windows 10 PC. You can avoid this mistake by making sure wallpaper or background for Sandbox and your actual PC are different.
Additionally, you can use Windows Sandbox in full screen instead, because the connection bar on top will always let you know you that you are in Sandbox.
This video shows how to use Windows 10 Sandbox to test dangerous malware or malicious software. This includes, viruses, Trojans, spyware, adware, rootkits, etc.
Video on how to enable Windows Sandbox
youtube.com/watch?v=HRxbBCGQPR0
Good Situations to use Sandbox in Windows 10:
1. Use Windows Sandbox to test the safety of an email attachment. If someone sends you a suspicious file via email, you can open it via Sandbox to see what it is all about without putting your computer in danger.
2. Use Sandbox to when prompted to download a suspicious file when visiting a website. If a website seems suspicious and prompts you to download a file, use Sandbox to test the safety of that file.
Mistakes You Nee to Avoid When Using Sandbox
1. Don't Use Windows Sandbox to test fake or phishing websites. Sandbox is ineffective in such situations, because you are not downloading a file. If you enter your username and password, you account will be in grave danger.
2. Don't confuse Windows Sandbox with your real Windows 10 PC. You can avoid this mistake by making sure wallpaper or background for Sandbox and your actual PC are different.
Additionally, you can use Windows Sandbox in full screen instead, because the connection bar on top will always let you know you that you are in Sandbox.
