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This feature provides a safe and secure space for testing and debugging apps, exploring unknown files, or experimenting with tools. Software installed inside the Windows Sandbox environment remains isolated from the host machine with hypervisor-based-virtualization.\r\n\r\nWindows Sandbox offers the following features:\r\n- \u003cb\u003ePart of Windows:\u003c/b\u003e Everything required for this feature is included in the supported Windows SKUs like Pro, Enterprise and Education. There's no need to maintain a separate VM installation.\r\n- \u003cb\u003eDisposable:\u003c/b\u003e Nothing persists on the device. Everything is discarded when the user closes the application.\r\n- \u003cb\u003ePristine:\u003c/b\u003e Every time Windows Sandbox runs, it's as clean as a brand-new installation of Windows.\r\n- \u003cb\u003eSecure:\u003c/b\u003e Uses hardware-based virtualization for kernel isolation. It relies on the Microsoft hypervisor to run a separate kernel that isolates Windows Sandbox from the host.\r\n- \u003cb\u003eEfficient:\u003c/b\u003e Takes a few seconds to launch, supports virtual GPU and has smart memory management that optimizes memory footprint.\r\n\r\nIf you want to learn more about how Windows Sandbox, check out our [documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview).\r\n\r\n### What is this repo for?\r\n\r\nThis repository is for: \r\n- Links to add-ons and tools that leverage Windows Sandbox developed by Microsoft team and our awesome developer community.\r\n- Reporting issues or suggesting new features found when using Windows Sandbox.\r\n\r\nPlease read our [Contributor's Guide](https://github.com/microsoft/Windows-Sandbox/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information.\r\n\r\n## Windows Sandbox Resources\r\n\r\n\r\n### Community Windows Sandbox projects\r\n\r\nHere is a list of great repositories made by the community - feel free to browse through them and contribute where you can!\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n    \u003cthead\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black\"\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eName\u003c/th\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eOwner\u003c/th\u003e\r\n            \u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c/th\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd rowspan=1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUI Tools\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://github.com/damienvanrobaeys/Run-in-Sandbox\"\u003eRun in Sandbox Context Menu\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eDamien Van Robaeys\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eAdds right-click context menus for running scripts, applications, and more in Windows Sandbox\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n        \u003ctr\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd rowspan=1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://github.com/karkason/pywinsandbox\"\u003ePyWinSandbox\u003c/a/\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003eYiftach Karkason\u003c/td\u003e\r\n            \u003ctd\u003ePython library to create and control Windows Sandboxes with RPyC \u0026 Simple CLI Utilities.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n        \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n## Code of conduct\r\n\r\nThis project welcomes contributions and suggestions.  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