Policy CSP - WindowsSandbox
Important
This CSP contains some settings that are under development and only applicable for Windows Insider Preview builds. These settings are subject to change and may have dependencies on other features or services in preview.
AllowAudioInput
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowAudioInput
This policy setting enables or disables audio input to the Sandbox.
If you enable this policy setting, Windows Sandbox will be able to receive audio input from the user. Applications using a microphone may require this setting.
If you disable this policy setting, Windows Sandbox won't be able to receive audio input from the user. Applications using a microphone may not function properly with this setting.
If you don't configure this policy setting, audio input will be enabled.
Note that there may be security implications of exposing host audio input to the container.
Note
You must restart Windows Sandbox for any changes to this policy setting to take effect.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowAudioInput |
| Friendly Name | Allow audio input in Windows Sandbox |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Sandbox |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox |
| Registry Value Name | AllowAudioInput |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsSandbox.admx |
AllowClipboardRedirection
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowClipboardRedirection
This policy setting enables or disables clipboard sharing with the sandbox.
If you enable this policy setting, copy and paste between the host and Windows Sandbox are permitted.
If you disable this policy setting, copy and paste in and out of Sandbox will be restricted.
If you don't configure this policy setting, clipboard sharing will be enabled.
Note
You must restart Windows Sandbox for any changes to this policy setting to take effect.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowClipboardRedirection |
| Friendly Name | Allow clipboard sharing with Windows Sandbox |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Sandbox |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox |
| Registry Value Name | AllowClipboardRedirection |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsSandbox.admx |
AllowMappedFolders
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows Insider Preview |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowMappedFolders
Allow mapping folders into Windows Sandbox.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowMappedFolders |
| Path | WindowsSandbox > AT > WindowsComponents > WindowsSandboxCat |
AllowNetworking
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowNetworking
This policy setting enables or disables networking in the sandbox. You can disable network access to decrease the attack surface exposed by the sandbox.
If you enable this policy setting, networking is done by creating a virtual switch on the host, and connects the Windows Sandbox to it via a virtual NIC.
If you disable this policy setting, networking is disabled in Windows Sandbox.
If you don't configure this policy setting, networking will be enabled.
Note that enabling networking can expose untrusted applications to the internal network.
Note
You must restart Windows Sandbox for any changes to this policy setting to take effect.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowNetworking |
| Friendly Name | Allow networking in Windows Sandbox |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Sandbox |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox |
| Registry Value Name | AllowNetworking |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsSandbox.admx |
AllowPrinterRedirection
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowPrinterRedirection
This policy setting enables or disables printer sharing from the host into the Sandbox.
If you enable this policy setting, host printers will be shared into Windows Sandbox.
If you disable this policy setting, Windows Sandbox won't be able to view printers from the host.
If you don't configure this policy setting, printer redirection will be disabled.
Note
You must restart Windows Sandbox for any changes to this policy setting to take effect.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowPrinterRedirection |
| Friendly Name | Allow printer sharing with Windows Sandbox |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Sandbox |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox |
| Registry Value Name | AllowPrinterRedirection |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsSandbox.admx |
AllowVGPU
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowVGPU
This policy setting is to enable or disable the virtualized GPU.
If you enable this policy setting, vGPU will be supported in the Windows Sandbox.
If you disable this policy setting, Windows Sandbox will use software rendering, which can be slower than virtualized GPU.
If you don't configure this policy setting, vGPU will be enabled.
Note that enabling virtualized GPU can potentially increase the attack surface of the sandbox.
Note
You must restart Windows Sandbox for any changes to this policy setting to take effect.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowVGPU |
| Friendly Name | Allow vGPU sharing for Windows Sandbox |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Sandbox |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox |
| Registry Value Name | AllowVGPU |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsSandbox.admx |
AllowVideoInput
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowVideoInput
This policy setting enables or disables video input to the Sandbox.
If you enable this policy setting, video input is enabled in Windows Sandbox.
If you disable this policy setting, video input is disabled in Windows Sandbox. Applications using video input may not function properly in Windows Sandbox.
If you don't configure this policy setting, video input will be disabled. Applications that use video input may not function properly in Windows Sandbox.
Note that there may be security implications of exposing host video input to the container.
Note
You must restart Windows Sandbox for any changes to this policy setting to take effect.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowVideoInput |
| Friendly Name | Allow video input in Windows Sandbox |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Sandbox |
| Registry Key Name | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox |
| Registry Value Name | AllowVideoInput |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsSandbox.admx |
AllowWriteToMappedFolders
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows Insider Preview |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowWriteToMappedFolders
Allow Sandbox to write to mapped folders.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Allowed Values | Range: [0-1] |
| Default Value | 1 |
| Dependency [WindowsSandbox_AllowWriteToMappedFolders_DependencyGroup] | Dependency Type: DependsOn Dependency URI: Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsSandbox/AllowMappedFolders Dependency Allowed Value: [1] Dependency Allowed Value Type: Range |
Group policy mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | AllowWriteToMappedFolders |
| Path | WindowsSandbox > AT > WindowsComponents > WindowsSandboxCat |
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