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This guide aims to illustrate how to use Windows Sandbox for app validation and isolation of issues.

July 29, 2026Open Access

How to Speed Up App Validation with Windows Sandbox (archived 2026-07-27)

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This guide aims to illustrate how to use Windows Sandbox for app validation and isolation of issues.
Describes the use of Windows Sandbox to create a clean testing environment.
Outlines instances when to use .wsb files versus Command Line Interface (CLI) for app testing.
Details strategies for simulating missing privileges or resources effectively.
Improved efficiency in isolating administrator-privilege issues during app validation.
Enhanced ability to reproduce problems in a safe and clean environment.
Clear guidelines on utilizing .wsb files and CLI for better resource management.

Abstract

How to use Windows Sandbox to isolate administrator-privilege issues, reproduce problems in a clean environment, and simulate missing privileges or resources more efficiently — including when to use .wsb files versus the CLI. Archived version of https://comcomponent.com/en/blog/2026/04/13/000-windows-sandbox-appdev-validation-guide/, as published on 2026-07-27. The live article is maintained and may change after this date. First published 2026-04-13.

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