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I can't open notepad on Windows Sandbox

Lewis Sullivan 0 Reputation points
2024-07-24T10:40:52.89+00:00

I am running Windows 11 business 23H2 and have Windows Sandbox installed.

I have recently found I can't open notepad. I'm sure I have used notepad on Windows Sandbox previously but it may have been a few months ago.

My manager has the same setup as I do but he is able to use notepad on his Sandbox

I have tried copying txt files to the sandbox from the host computer, I have tried opening it from start, I have tried opening it by pressing windows and R

I have also tried opening it from the C:/windows folder where it shows, I can click on it but nothing happens (I can open other things like regedit) I get the blue spinning circle appear for a split second then nothing

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2024-07-24T10:40:52.92+00:00
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    It seems like you are having trouble opening Notepad on your Windows Sandbox. One possible solution is to try resetting the Windows Sandbox by following these steps:

    1. Close the Windows Sandbox if it is currently open.
    2. Open the Start menu and search for "Windows Sandbox".
    3. Right-click on "Windows Sandbox" and select "App settings".
    4. Scroll down and click on "Reset".
    5. Once the reset is complete, try opening Notepad again.

    If this does not work, you can try reinstalling the Windows Sandbox feature by following these steps:

    1. Open the Start menu and search for "Turn Windows features on or off".
    2. Scroll down and find "Windows Sandbox" in the list.
    3. Uncheck the box next to "Windows Sandbox" and click "OK".
    4. Restart your computer.
    5. Repeat steps 1-2 and recheck the box next to "Windows Sandbox".
    6. Click "OK" and wait for the feature to install.
    7. Once the installation is complete, try opening Notepad again.

    I hope this helps!

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  2. Zunhui Han 2,325 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-24T15:01:45.55+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    You can first try the following methods to troubleshoot Notepad in Windows Sandbox:

    1. Restart Windows Sandbox to see if Notepad works properly.
    2. Make sure both your main operating system and Windows Sandbox are fully up to date. Usually, updates include fixes for software issues.
    3. Make sure there is no other third-party software interfering with Notepad in Windows Sandbox. Sometimes third-party software can cause this problem.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    Best regards

    Zunhui

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