Author Topic: Sandboxie (freeware) (Read 26539 times)

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **on:** May 22, 2008, 06:23:37 AM »

Install and run programs in a virtual sandbox environment without writing to the hard drive.

I find this very useful when trying out programs I download like screensavers. I just install the screen saver through Sandboxie, completely isolated from my computer, and I can erase all track of it afterwards.

http://www.sandboxie.com/

kburra · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:11:25 AM »

Looks interesting as am always downloading software and giving it a run.....with unfavorable results sometimes, this will probably avoid such frustrations...thanks

TheS0urce1969 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2008, 11:05:28 PM »

This program is great! When I use it with firefox I don't get any spyware. Plus all those flash and java exploits won't affect my system unless it can get out of the sandbox. I think this is a must have program for all users.

computeruler · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2008, 11:18:03 PM »

wow this is cool so i can go to a site with like tons a drive by download things and it will be fine?

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2008, 11:20:00 PM »

It will still download them but it will be downloaded in a Sandboxed Environment.
This means they will not be able to interact with the system and they can be easily
deleted by going to Sandboxie --> Delete all contents

computeruler · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2008, 11:20:40 PM »

so they cant do anything?

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2008, 11:34:57 PM »

No not really.....but say if you install a program through Sandboxie, you can still run the program.

Here is an example:

Installing normally.

C:\Windows\Regedit adding registry keys
C:\Windows\System32\ adding system files
C:\Program Files\ adding program files
C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Desktop\ adding shortcuts

Installing sandboxed.

C:\Sandbox\user\DefaultBox\RegHive adding registry keys
C:\Sandbox\user\DefaultBox\Drive\C\Windows\System32\ adding system files
C:\Sandbox\user\DefaultBox\Drive\C\Program Files\ adding program files
C:\Sandbox\user\DefaultBox\username\Current\Desktop\ adding shortcuts

Everything is contained in the Sandbox and not mixed with your system.

!~:.Pink Floyd.:~! · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:01:00 PM »

I thought windows Virtual PC was like this?

Anyways Im donwloading it.

computeruler · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:09:53 PM »

ya but with virtual pc you actually have to install an operating system on it

!~:.Pink Floyd.:~! · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:23:02 PM »

Quote from: computeruler on August 11, 2008, 06:09:53 PM

ya but with virtual pc you actually have to install an operating system on it

Then wouldnt you need to do that same on Sandboxie?

computeruler · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2008, 07:44:17 PM »

no....

ChrisXPPro · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2008, 09:01:12 PM »

Thx - definitely looks worth checking out.

I am often hesitant to try new utilities, in particular, but this should help with evaluation tests and prevent leaving crap behind after uninstall.

Looks good so far, reading the tutorial.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2008, 09:57:08 PM »

Quote from: ChrisXPPro on August 11, 2008, 09:01:12 PM

Thx - definitely looks worth checking out.

I am often hesitant to try new utilities, in particular, but this should help with evaluation tests and prevent leaving crap behind after uninstall.

Looks good so far, reading the tutorial.

Yep, it's good for trying out new software.

Also, Something I found out, you can install trial programs through it and when the trial is up, you just clear the Sandbox and reinstall the trial.

computeruler · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:51:54 AM »

thats cool!

ChrisXPPro · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2008, 11:19:52 PM »

Carbon - I have run stuff thru Sandboxie just fine - love it but - right now I am a bit unsure as to how you install an app' - for a test run let's say.

If I have a ''someappsetup.exe'', already stored as against just downloaded from browser let's say - and want to install into Sandboxie - what is way to go? Do we need to place the setup file within Sandboxie folder - or instruct install to put prog in that location?

I am probably missing something simple!

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