The third-party lightweight XAML-based out-of-box-experience oriented Hyper-V virtualisation software based on Host Compute System API, Remote Desktop ActiveX control and XAML Islands.
Publisher’s description
What is NanaBox?
NanaBox is an open-source virtualisation program for Windows from Kenji Mouri. It ranks 47th by popularity among virtualisation in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSIX and Portable. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.1633.0, released on September 20, 2026. 4 versions are listed since April 21, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (M2Team/NanaBox) has 1,062 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .7b. Similar programs include Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox and Vagrant.
Project description on GitHub: “The third-party lightweight XAML-based out-of-box-experience oriented Hyper-V virtualization software based on Host Compute System API, Remote Desktop ActiveX control and XAML Islands”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: NanaBox is an open-source virtualisation tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NanaBox safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BBE305F3C28EC374F198C34641CF6E48B4E7B8C4FAB1FD724BF18C782E66035C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.1633.0Latest | September 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIXARM64 ZIP64-bit MSIX64-bit ZIP |
| 1.6.1617.0 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIXARM64 ZIP |
| 1.6.1498.0 | May 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.6.1481.0 | April 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id M2Team.NanaBox -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path NanaBox_1.7.1633.0.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name 40174MouriNaruto.NanaBox | Remove-AppxPackageProgram files (.exe): nanabox.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kenji Mouri
- Category
- Virtualisation
- Licence
- Mostly MIT, with some files as CC BY-ND 4.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/M2Team/NanaBox
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX, Portable
- Version
- 1.7.1633.0
- Released
- September 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 1,062
- GitHub forks
- 63
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- M2Team.NanaBox
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NanaBox free?
Yes. NanaBox is open-source software under the Mostly MIT, with some files as CC BY-ND 4.0 licence.
Is NanaBox safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NanaBox with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NanaBox be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does NanaBox support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does NanaBox run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of NanaBox?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 21, 2026.
What are alternatives to NanaBox?
Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, Multipass and QEMU. The alternatives page compares them.
