Windows Sandbox version
0.5.3.0
Windows build number
10.0.26200.0
Other software
No response
Steps to reproduce the bug
- Install Windows Sandbox from Windows Features in Control Panel.
- Start Windows Sandbox.
- A window about downloading and updating pops up.
- An error window pops up, saying "Windows Sandbox failed to initialize. Exception of type 'System.Exception' was thrown." with no error code.
Expected result
Windows Sandbox is supposed to start.
Actual result
The "downloading and updating" window only pops up at the first time after installing Windows Sandbox. Then each time I start Windows Sandbox, the error window pops up immediately.
Included System Information
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 25H2
Installed on 7/18/2025
OS build 26200.8457
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.304.0
Windows Sandbox version
0.5.3.0
Windows build number
10.0.26200.0
Other software
No response
Steps to reproduce the bug
Expected result
Windows Sandbox is supposed to start.
Actual result
The "downloading and updating" window only pops up at the first time after installing Windows Sandbox. Then each time I start Windows Sandbox, the error window pops up immediately.
Included System Information
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 25H2
Installed on 7/18/2025
OS build 26200.8457
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.304.0