Run programs in isolation from the rest of the system to ensure the protection against malware. Prevent any modifications being made to your computer and securely navigate unsafe web pages or text potentially infected software in a virtual environment.
Sandboxie can protect your operating system from undesired changes by running programs in an isolated area. This way, a sandboxed program cannot make permanent changes to your PC. Likewise, you can run web browsers in a “box”, which makes you immune to all kinds of threats coming from the Internet while totally preserving your privacy. Not only that, it gives the possibility of sandboxing your email client to safeguard yourself from infected attachments.
Despite the complexities inherent to the processes running “under the hood”, the application is very easy to use. In this respect, the main program can be invoked from the System Tray to create as many sandboxes as you may need and stop running applications. In addition, it lets you configure various aspects, such as program alerts, system integration, and software compatibility. However, the easiest way to sandbox an application is by using the corresponding command from the right-click menu.
All in all, Sandboxie is quite effective in protecting your system. This comes in particularly helpful when you need to run a program that could be potentially harmful. This eliminates the need to use a virtual machine instead. Yet, Sandboxie may seem somewhat expensive, mostly when equally effective tools are available at no cost. It has two versions with different prices and features: Home and Commercial.
v3.59.4 [Oct 18, 2010]
--Several common dialog windows in Sandboxie Control windows can be minimized: Sandbox Settings, Delete Contents, Quick Recovery, Immediate Recovery, Messages from Sandboxie.
--Reduced flickering in the main Sandboxie Control view.
--Restored support for the Finnish and French languages.
--Multiple files can be selected for recovery in a Quick Recovery window.
--New button to select all files in Quick or Immediate Recovery.
--New "Yes to All" button can replace multiple files when recovering.
--Immediate Recovery can open the folder for the recovered file, or run the file directly.
--Recovery Log (in Sandboxie Control View menu) displays a log of recently recovered files.
--Turn off Drop Rights when message SBIE2219 appears.
--Permit programs to start (for message SBIE1308) or access the Internet (for message SBIE1307).
--Adjust File Migration limit when message SBIE2102 appears.
--The border around sandboxed windows can be set to appear only when the cursor is in the title area of the window.
--This border mode, with the border color set to yellow, is now the default setting for new sandboxes.
--The border rectangle is adjusted to wrap around the Windows Aero thick window frame.
--The border is temporarily hidden when any part of it would be obscured by another window.
--Firefox places.sqlite file is excluded from file migration limits.
--Windows Explorer thumbcache_*.db files are excluded from file migration limits.
--When running under Sandboxie, Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 correctly displays embedded preview.
--When running under Sandboxie, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint will not create superfluous buttons on the taskbar.
--Improved compatibility with security software: avast! pro 6 SafeZone browser, BitDefender Anti-Phishing toolbar, and iolo System Mechanic.
--Improved compatibility with web proxy software: Easy Hide IP, HMA! Pro VPN, VPNTunnel Anonymous Internet.
--Improved compatibility with third-party utilities: Eraser 6, Google Japanese IME tool, RoboForm sync, Sothink Web Video Downloader Stand-alone.
