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10 Apr 2012
Simple tool that does one thing well. Enables you to launch and test software in a safe sandboxed environment.
Review Rating:
Type: Shareware
Platform: Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Manufacturer: Ronen Tzur
Size: 1.6MB
Number of Downloads: 2951
Price: $25 (optional purchase)
When you run a program on your computer, data flows from the hard disk to the program via read operations. The data is then processed and displayed, and finally flows back from the program to the hard disk via write operations.
For example, if you run a game on your PC, it starts by reading the previously recorded statistics, displaying and altering them as you play the game, and finally writing them back to disk for future reference.
If you run the same game inside the Sandboxie environment, Sandboxie reads the statistics data from the hard disk into the sandbox, to satisfy the read requested by game. When the game later writes the statistics, Sandboxie intercepts this operation and directs the data to the sandbox. If you then run the game without the aid of Sandboxie, the read operation would bypass the sandbox altogether, and the statistics would be retrieved from the hard disk.
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Audio playback
Last version (registered and payed for)caused glitches when playing music Sandboxie support were rubbish didn't bother to contact me ignored me completely. Don't buy it.
Posted by: Figggis 03 Oct 2009
The comments contain an error in the pricing of Sandboxie
First, I agree that this is a great program. Second, there are two mistakes regarding the program's price. On February 15, 2009, the program's author announced the price of the program to the US will go up to $30 on March 5, 2009. In addition to the $30 price, the invoice contains (an unchangeable entry) for $10. $10 is for a program disk that is mailed to the registering user. As best as I was able to tell when I registered program, you pay for and receive the program disk whether you want the disk or not. This makes the actual cost of Sandboxie $40. Following the registration process the program's developer e-mails the user an activation code that can be applied to the currently running Sandboxie program. This procedure makes a program disk unnecessary. Sandboxie is not freeware, and as far as I know has never been freeware. The program's developer has a very loose enforcement of the 30 day trial period. One can continue to use the program after the 30 day trial period is over without registering Sandboxie. The program shows a great deal of very good work on the developer's part. While you can continue to use Sandboxie without paying for it, that is not my way of doing things.
Posted by: Jack Boyce 01 Jun 2009
Only for 32-bit Vista
When trying to install Sandboxie, I got the message that it could not be installed on a 64-bit machine.
Posted by: VAW 29 May 2009
Superb Program
Sandboxie is just superb. I have used it for several months and it is totally protective. It is an ideal environment to try new software without corrupting your system with unwanted registry and system files modifications. Sometimes apps do not seem to work properly but you have to understand if they need resources from the rest of the computer - eg access to Outlook or the Internet. All of these things can be individually turned on or off giving you the greatest protection. You might think Sandboxie is causing problems but in truth it is probably protecting you! The only problems I have ever had were when I did not think and understand first!
Posted by: Steve C 17 Apr 2009
Typo
You have the software listed as costing $25, when it is, in fact, freeware... we downloaded it no problem, but you probably oughta get that fixed. vnunet.com comment: although it's 'free' it's also shareware and there is a registration fee ($25). Wording suggests that paying that fee will enable you to get future versions for free, which implies that it might not be free forever. So, is it shareware or freeware?
Posted by: MDW 27 Jan 2008
Outstanding security
A great security program. I've been using Sandboxie for over a year. I run 3 or more browsers simultaneously Instant Messengers and other programs sandboxed. My multitude of anti-malware programs haven't detected even a false positive in many months. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to browse without fear of malware, and for testing most types of programs as well.
Posted by: Howie M 13 Jul 2007
re crappy and buggy
I have been using this program for over 6 months. No problems with Photoshop CS or outlook. Highly recommended for safe internet browsing or downloading and trying programs in a virtual environment.
Posted by: fred 04 Apr 2007
crappy and buggy
This seemed promising lightweight tool but it turned nasty prompting Photoshop CS2 to reactivate Outlook stopped working, it is cheecky and aggreesively places itself to startup with no option to exclude application even by the global settings.
Posted by: Samer Batter 19 Oct 2006