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How to Use Windows Sandbox and VirtualBox VMs Simultaneously
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Updated onOctober 17, 2023
updated onOctober 17, 2023
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Many users recently reportedon various forumsthat they encountered issues when trying to use Windows Sandbox and VirtualBox VMs simultaneously.
The severity of this issue is further backed by the fact that many users consider that:
Some of us upgraded for one reason and one reason only – Windows Sandbox.However, as someone who uses VirtualBox on a daily basis for a literal plethora of reasons, this update was a nightmare until quite recently.
After much research involvingseveralusefulthreads, they found a viable solution.
How can I use Windows Sandbox and VirtualBox VMs simultaneously on PC?
This solution is more of a workaround and is not backed by any official sources. and has the following steps:
bcdedit /copy {current} /d “Windows 10 – No Hyper-V”
This will create a new boot entry that is an exact copy of your active boot entry, but without Hyper-V.
bcdedit /set {[NEW_GUID]} hypervisorlaunchtype off
The difference now is that instead of just simply booting your Windows, you will enter the Windows Boot Manager.
This is how you can properly configure Windows Sandbox [EASY STEPS]
Reverting these changes
In case you want to revert the changes, the steps needed to be taken are a whole lot simpler:
This won’t delete the boot entry altogether, instead, it will make it so it no longer appears in the Windows Boot Manager as an option.
If this seems like too much work, you can justenable Windows Defender Sandboxand leave it at that.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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