Upload the downloaded .exe or .zip to VirusTotal.com . A verified file should show 0 detections. If you see 1 or 2 detections (often "PUA" – Potentially Unwanted Application), avoid it.
Use Windows Sandbox (built into Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise) or VirtualBox . Install the simulator there first. If it tries to access your webcam, documents, or registry outside the simulator folder, shut it down. windows 13 simulator verified
Remember: Real innovation comes from Microsoft’s actual Insider builds (currently Windows 11). The simulator is just a beautiful dream. Upload the downloaded