Enhancing PC Security with Sandboxie
To protect your computer from potential malware threats, consider running applications in a sandbox environment. This approach helps ensure that any changes made during the operation of these programs are confined to a secure space, allowing for easy deletion without impacting your system.
What is Sandboxie?
Sandboxie is a dedicated isolation software compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows NT-based platforms. Developed by David Xanatos after its transition to open-source status, Sandboxie was initially created by Ronen Tzur and subsequently acquired by Invincea and Sophos. This software provides users with a controlled virtual environment for safely testing untrusted applications and browsing potentially insecure websites.
Versions of Sandboxie
Sandboxie is offered in two versions: Sandboxie Plus and Sandboxie Classic. While both versions share the same underlying security features and compatibility, they are differentiated by their user interfaces. The Plus version boasts a modern, Qt-based UI that integrates all recent enhancements introduced since becoming open-source. In contrast, the Classic version retains an outdated MFC-based interface, lacking support for newer features, though some can still be accessed through manual configurations within the Sandboxie.ini file.
Latest Updates: Sandboxie Plus 1.15.4 and Classic 5.70.4
The recent updates to Sandboxie introduce a range of improvements and fixes that enhance user experience and functionality.
New Features
- Template added for Joplin #4402 (credit: offhub)
Fixes Implemented
- Resolved issues with the INI section editor in dark mode.
- Corrected problems related to deleting sandbox content #4407 (credit: bot-1450).
- Fixed the “run unsandboxed”feature from the box picker window #4403.
- Addressed crashes in Firefox tabs when using ProtectHostImages=y #4394.
- Only default installation locations are now recognized; Firefox-based browsers installed elsewhere may still experience crashes. To mitigate this, users should manually add DontCopy= for custom installation paths.
- Fixed BSOD errors related to “SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (3b)”and “CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED”during the termination of sandboxed programs #4421 and #1316 respectively.
- Notably, processes are now terminated on an individual basis instead of via job objects, unless specified otherwise by “TerminateJobObject=y”.
- Fixed font selection issues in the INI Editor after implementing the INI highlighting feature #4429.
- Resolved BSOD issues linked to ‘LogMessageEvents=y’.
Download Links
You can download the latest versions of Sandboxie as follows:
- Sandboxie Plus (64-bit) – Approximately 20.0 MB (Open Source)
- Sandboxie Plus (32-bit) – Approximately 20.0 MB (Open Source)
- Sandboxie Classic (64-bit) – Approximately 3.0 MB
- Sandboxie Classic (32-bit) – Approximately 3.0 MB
Useful Links
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