Sandboxie 3.56

Sandboxie - (Freeware)

SandBoxie serves as a shield against malicious actions of potentially dangerous programs.

Sandboxie is a very useful tool for those that want to be safe when running applications to test applications, browse the Internet and manipulate files safely preventing them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in the computer.

Sandboxie may constitute a tool of anonymity and protection against attacks and intrusions. It includes a manager that lists the active processes , manage content in the sandbox and create more secure areas. These shares may be made â€‹â€‹via the intuitive software interface.

Sandboxie will install a sandbox between the hard disk and applications, the process being very simple: each disk access records in the sandbox and when the software tries to write to the disk, it is actually writing in the sandbox , which prevents change anything on the disk, seamlessly and without affecting performance.

SandBoxie is extremely useful when you want to test software and without leaving traces on the computer.

Editor's review:

Sandboxie is a perfect choice when it comes to protect your computer from rogue software, spyware and malware, acting like a shield between your computer and the applications you are running. This way, you prevent malicious or even buggy software to harm your computer.

Sandboxie Editor's pick - Excellent software

Sandboxie Editor's pick - Excellent software

What we like:

- It allows you to install and test application without having to worry it would harm your computer;
- It is lightweight, working without disturbing your activity;
- It is very well documented and the developer offers supplementary assistance if needed;
- It can be configured for only one occasional use.
Our suggestion:

- To increase number of compatibile program because, it is possible to not work with the same results for all the applications;

Title:: Sandboxie 3.56
File Size:: 1.9 MB
Requirements:: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64
Language:: en-us
License:: Freeware
Date Added:: 16 Jun 2011
Publisher:: Sandboxie
Homepage:: http://www.sandboxie.com
MD5 Checksum:: 0B89E897B27A6B6CC4390E1BCA3DCFAF

* Notable enhancements:
- Experimental Protection for 64-bit editions of Sandboxie.
- Program groups may reference other progarm groups, and may be used in Start/Run and Internet Access Restrictions.
- Block 16-bit programs from starting or running in the sandbox.
- Cmd.exe running under Sandboxie maintains the correct current directory even for SUBST drives or junction points.
- New Start.exe /wait option, documented in the Start Command Line page.
* Usability enhancements:
- "Run Sandboxed" dialog windows include an explanation for the Drop Rights checkbox.
- Desktop.ini files do not appear in Quick Recovery and Immediate Recovery pop-up windows.
- Improved the "Rename Sandbox" command, and the "Create New Sandbox" command can copy settings from an existing sandbox.
* Problems Fixed:
- Some issues with acclerated rendering by recent versions of browsers.
- Some issues with printing to a network printer on Windows 7.
- Some issues where the SandboxieCrypto process remains lingering in the sandbox after other programs already ended.
- Some issues with Sandboxie Control not starting at the end of installation, where User Account Controls (UAC) is active.
- A problem that prevented installation of ActiveX components when Internet Explorer was running under Sandboxie.
- A problem that caused Sandboxie to refuse to install on some 64-bit systems.
- A problem with Immediate Recovery to a path which was too long to display in full.
* Improved compatibility with:
- Office 2010 Protected Mode.
- Media players: The KMPlayer, PotPlayer, Media Player Classic - Home Cinema.
- Security Software: F-Secure 2011, McAfee Total Protection, Sophos Anti-Virus, Trend Micro Browser Guard 2011, Trusteer Rapport, Vipre Antivirus, WehnTrust HIPS for 2000/XP/2003.
- Other software: Babylon, DragonSaga, File-Ex, Nitro PDF 6.