Enhance Your PC Security with Sandboxie
Utilizing sandbox technology is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your computer. By running applications in a sandbox, you can effectively prevent malware from making permanent alterations to your system.Sandboxie enables users to execute their browsers and other programs in a controlled environment, ensuring that any changes made during use are isolated and can be easily removed later.
What is Sandboxie?
Sandboxie is an isolation software designed for both 32- and 64-bit Windows NT-based systems. Originally developed by Ronen Tzur and later acquired by Invincea, Sandboxie is now an open-source project led by developer David Xanatos. This software establishes a secure virtual environment that allows users to test untrusted applications and browse the web safely without risking the stability of the operating system.
Versions: Plus vs. Classic
Sandboxie comes in two variants—Plus and Classic. While both versions share the same foundational security features and compatibility, they differ in user interface design. Sandboxie Plus boasts a modern and intuitive Qt-based user interface that incorporates all the latest features added since it became open-source. In contrast, Sandboxie Classic retains an outdated MFC-based interface, which lacks support for various modern functionalities, although some of these can still be utilized through manual adjustments in the Sandboxie.ini file.
Latest Updates in Sandboxie Plus 1.16.2 and Classic 5.71.2
Here are the notable changes introduced in the recent update:
New Features
- Toggleable INI key validation has been added to the “Edit ini Section”feature.
- Support for tooltip enhancement per key has been introduced.
- New options to adopt the upcoming Qt Windows 11 style in the SandMan interface.
Modifications
- ImBox’s container file timestamps will no longer update upon accessing encrypted box volumes, enhancing performance.
Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Firefox Portable (versions 140.0.4 and 141.0) to become unresponsive when starting in a sandbox environment on Windows 11 (Build 26100.4770).
- Addressed a leak of the encrypted sandbox key during password changes, with hardened security improvements sourced from MajorPrivacy (CVE-2025-54422).
- Fixed issues related to sandbox hook errors in Firefox Nightly.
Deprecated Features
- Removed the obsolete Bullguard Internet Security template.
- Removed the outdated Bsecure CloudCare template.
- Removed the CyberPatrol template that is no longer supported.
Download Links
Get started with Sandboxie by downloading the appropriate version:
- Sandboxie Plus (64-bit) | 23.6 MB (Open Source)
- Sandboxie Classic (64-bit) | 3.0 MB
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