problem enable feature windows 11 sandboxing

Hello, Lewi Kristianto

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

The error code 0x800f0920 typically indicates an issue with the Windows Update components. This error may arise due to incomplete system updates or corruption of certain components. The Windows Sandbox is also considered a component of the operating system. Have you tried implementing any of the suggestions related to Windows Update?

Troubleshoot problems updating Windows - Microsoft Support

It is crucial to ensure that all updates for Windows are installed, including those not necessarily used by the Sandbox, such as .NET Framework and Visual C++.

If the Sandbox still does not open, it is advisable to use a Windows installation package that includes the latest updates to overwrite the existing system. This process should not affect the files saved on your computer, but it is still recommended to back up important files beforehand, just in case:

How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

Yuhao L

Microsoft Community Technical Support

Hi Yuhau.

1. Troubleshoot problems updating Windows - Microsoft Support,

Rename software distribution folders

-> it show error

ren : Cannot rename because item at '%systemroot%\softwaredistribution' does not exist.

At line:1 char:1

• ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak

• 
      + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (:) [Rename-Item], PSInvalidOperationException 
  
      + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvalidOperation,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.RenameItemCommand
  
  

ren : Cannot rename because item at '%systemroot%\system32\catroot2' does not exist.

At line:1 char:1

• ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

• 
      + CategoryInfo          : InvalidOperation: (:) [Rename-Item], PSInvalidOperationException 
  
      + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvalidOperation,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.RenameItemCommand
  
  

Temporarily remove third-party security software

-> check with clean windows boot, but it still dont enable windows sandboxing

Repair hard drive errors

->this is new device

Perform a clean restart into Windows

-> NA

Restore and repair system files

-> NA

Perform a clean installation of Windows 11

-> NA

2. How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

Download multi edition Windows 11 en-US

Win11_23H2_English_x64v2.iso

show error "Your files, apps, and settings can't be kept because your current version of Windows might be installed in an unsupported directory or you're trying to install an older version of Windows.

(already check with regedit, path for program files already showing right)

its original from Windows 11 and upgrade to Pro btw, dont it get some difference

second try:

trying with Windows Update > Advanced options -> Recovery -> Fix Problems using Windows Update

dont work either, enabling feature windows sandbox still error,

progress for customizing feature have been stuck progess on 57%, 92%, 94% take one hour plus, and then windows restoring revert back installation

Hello, Lewi Kristianto

Using the Windows installation package for an overwrite is quite an aggressive solution. If you're still encountering errors afterward, it likely indicates that your current system is severely corrupted, and an overwrite may not resolve the issue. The only option left is a more drastic measure: reinstalling the operating system from a USB drive, without keeping any files. I understand you might be reluctant, but unfortunately, there are no other alternatives. Just remember to back up any important files beforehand.

Windows 11 Clean Installation (microsoft.com)

Yuhao L

Microsoft Community Technical Support

Additionally, you're currently using a Windows Insider version. This version is intended for testing and is not very stable, so it's not surprising that various issues are occurring. If you want a more stable experience, consider leaving the Windows Insider program:

How to leave the Windows Insider Program (microsoft.com)

which one showing Windows Insider Program?

checking it dont have insider program yet

but instead Get the latest updates as soon as they're available https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-updates-as-soon-as-they-re-available-for-your-device-cad7b32b-001e-435b-9110-f18309b54168

having many try but no success, last is using advice from to disable and enable 4 feature, no works either

https://superuser.com/questions/1513203/turning-on-the-windows-10-feature-windows-sandbox-fails-and-throws-an-error-0

it seems workaround using nested hyper-v, install windows 11 pro and enable sandbox, works best for me now

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/user-guide/enable-nested-virtualization