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__John_L_'s avatar
__John_L_
Copper Contributor
Feb 23, 2026

Device Guard

I'm running into an issue running downloaded binaries in a Windows Sandbox. The error indicates that the Device Guard feature is protecting my system.

How do I override this protection? Is there an interactive security control, or perhaps a registry variable, that applies?

My research thus far has located a method for establishing Code Integrity Policies. Is this an aid to this problem?

Thanks in advance.

 

security

2 Replies

  • Izannki's avatar
    Izannki
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 24, 2026

    The Device Guard feature in Windows provides a security layer that enforces code integrity policies, which can prevent the execution of untrusted binaries, especially in environments like Windows Sandbox. If you're encountering errors related to Device Guard when running downloaded binaries, it indicates that the security policies are blocking their execution.

  • RogerMinn's avatar
    RogerMinn
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 23, 2026

    The issue you're facing with the Windows Sandbox is more likely due to the Windows Sandbox's own security features, specifically the "Device Guard" feature, which might be misinterpreted as the same feature. This "Device Guard" in Windows Sandbox refers to the sandbox's own security profile, which includes Code Integrity (CI) policies and Device Guard rules.