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 ​​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.
* Usability improvements in Sandboxie components
- Sandboxie Start menu loads more quickly; programs installed into the sandbox appear in a separate group in the menu.
- Shortcut links to programs in the sandbox are created with the proper icon and description.
- Fixed "Recovery to Any Folder" to behave the same way in the Quick Recovery window and in the Files and Folders View.
- New "cut to clipboard" feature in the Quick Recovery window and in the Files and Folders View.
- New "User Accounts" feature in Sandbox Settings can restrict use of the sandbox to specific user accounts.
* Improvements for programs running under the control of Sandboxie
- Programs can re-establish a connection to a disconnected network share.
- Programs can be allowed to set up exceptions in the firewall (see Sandbox Settings > Restrictions > Hardware Access).
- Fixed a problem which caused Outlook under Sandboxie to lock up when accessing a digital certificate.
- Fixed an issue where Adobe Acrobat Reader would occasionally asked to check for updates.
* Improved compatibility with other software
- Security software: COMODO Internet Security, Dr.Web Security Space, G Data Internet Security suite, Kaspersky, Microsoft Security Essentials,
- Browser utilities: AdFender, Folder Size, Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Logitech Scroll App, Nitro PDF v6 and v7, Sticky Password.
- Windows XP: Fixed a conflict with update KB2633171 which caused error message SBIE2304 to appear in some systems.