How to Activate Windows Sandbox
Press Win + R
Type: optionalfeatures
Press Enter
Check
Click OK
Restart computer
Done!
Note: If "Windows Sandbox" is not in the list, you need Windows 10/11 Pro (not Home edition).
If you have Windows Sandbox on your computer, follow these steps:
Step 1: Create Installation Folder
Create a folder and place your installation files:
C:\BrainCell_Install\
Copy your BrainCell installer into this folder.
Installation: BrainCell-2025.03_x86_64_Setup.exe (Windows W10/W11 64-bit installer)
https://neuroalgebra.net/assets/Braince ... _Setup.exe
To unpack the archive you will need the password: Password after registration
Step 2: Create Sandbox Configuration File
Open Notepad and paste this configuration:
<Configuration>
<MappedFolders>
<MappedFolder>
<HostFolder>C:\BrainCell_Install</HostFolder>
<SandboxFolder>C:\Users\WDAGUtilityAccount\Desktop\Files</SandboxFolder>
<ReadOnly>false</ReadOnly>
</MappedFolder>
</MappedFolders>
<Networking>Enable</Networking>
<MemoryInMB>4096</MemoryInMB>
</Configuration>
Step 3: Save Configuration File
In Notepad:
Click File → Save As
Choose location: Desktop
File name: sandbox.wsb
Save as type: Select All Files (.)
Click Save
Step 4: Launch Windows Sandbox
Double-click sandbox.wsb on your Desktop.
Windows Sandbox will open with your installation files available in the Files folder on the sandbox Desktop.
Step 5: Install BrainCell
Inside the sandbox:
Open the Files folder on Desktop
Run your BrainCell installer
Follow installation prompts
Launch BrainCell and test
When finished, close the sandbox. Everything will reset automatically.