Windows Sandbox Shortcuts

Easily open files and directories within the Windows Sandbox system.

This tool creates custom configuration scripts based on the user's intent. The following file extensions are accomodated;

• v1.1
  • pdf
  • ps1
  • cmd/bat
• v1.0
  • Directory
  • exe
  • msi

Getting started

A prerequisite is the Windows Optional Feature 'Containers-DisposableClientVM', you can install that by running the following command in an elevated powershell prompt;

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Containers-DisposableClientVM

Installation

1. Clone this repository
2. Create an empty directory accessible for all users, eg C:\Program Files\WindowsSandbox
3. Open an elevated powershell command prompt
4. Change directory to the cloned repository on your local system
5. Execute the Install-Shortcuts.ps1 script
   • powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -File .\Install-Shortcuts.ps1 -InstallDirectory 'C:\Program Files\WindowsSandbox'

You can uninstall with the script 'Uninstall-Shortcuts.ps1'.