Sandboxie
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Sandboxie is a proprietary
sandbox-based isolation
program
developed by Ronen Tzur, for 32- and 64-bit Windows NT-based
operating systems. It creates a sandbox-like isolated operating environment in which applications can be run or installed without permanently modifying the local or mapped drive.An isolated virtual environment allows controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing.
Version 3.48 introduces a new activation process to Sandboxie, to combat the piracy of Sandboxie registration codes.
A Product Key replaces the previous registration code, and Sandboxie must now be activated every 180 days online or offline. Otherwise it falls back to the limited unregistered mode.
Version 3.50 adds additional compatibility settings, bug fixes, and improvements to the GUI.
Version 3.54 makes some necessary changes for SP1 on Win 7, as well as a recent Windows Update for XP.
In the past, Sandboxie halted support for 64-bit editions of Windows, and the developer had no plans to support future 64-bit Windows versions. Before then, Sandboxie was usable on 64-bit editions of Windows XP, provided that the user bypassed Patchguard. However, an updated and revised Patchguard included in hotfix "KB932596" makes this impossible. Although uninstalling the hotfix will allow a user to run an older 64-bit version of Sandboxie as before, doing so could expose the kernel to unauthorized modifications (like 32-bit versions do).
As of version 3.56, the 64-bit version contains a new feature called "Experimental Protection" which improves the protection offered by Sandboxie. The result is protection similar to that of the 32-bit version, but it uses unofficial kernel interfaces and Sandboxie acknowldeges that "there is a small chance that a future update to the Windows kernel could render the feature inoperable and might even cause system crashes."
in the free unregistered version of Sandboxie. After a 30 day period, users of the unregistered free version will encounter popups advising the user to register (buy) the product when loading.
Proprietary software
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sandbox-based isolation
Sandbox (computer security)
In computer security, a sandbox is a security mechanism for separating running programs. It is often used to execute untested code, or untrusted programs from unverified third-parties, suppliers, untrusted users and untrusted websites....
program
Computer program
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developed by Ronen Tzur, for 32- and 64-bit Windows NT-based
Windows NT
Windows NT is a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft, the first version of which was released in July 1993. It was a powerful high-level-language-based, processor-independent, multiprocessing, multiuser operating system with features comparable to Unix. It was intended to complement...
operating systems. It creates a sandbox-like isolated operating environment in which applications can be run or installed without permanently modifying the local or mapped drive.An isolated virtual environment allows controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing.
History
Version 3.36 of Sandboxie added partial 32-bit Windows 7 compatibility, for build 7000. Version 3.38 adds additional Windows 7 support, for build 7100. Version 3.40 adds full support for Windows 7, as well as security improvements and minor fixes. Version 3.42 improves on Windows 7 support, adds new settings, and improves compatibility with 3rd party software. Version 3.46 addresses over 100 issues, including improvements to Win 7 64-bit support.Version 3.48 introduces a new activation process to Sandboxie, to combat the piracy of Sandboxie registration codes.
A Product Key replaces the previous registration code, and Sandboxie must now be activated every 180 days online or offline. Otherwise it falls back to the limited unregistered mode.
Version 3.50 adds additional compatibility settings, bug fixes, and improvements to the GUI.
Version 3.54 makes some necessary changes for SP1 on Win 7, as well as a recent Windows Update for XP.
64-bit Windows
Version 3.44 reintroduced support for 64-bit Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7, albeit not as robust as for 32-bit Windows.In the past, Sandboxie halted support for 64-bit editions of Windows, and the developer had no plans to support future 64-bit Windows versions. Before then, Sandboxie was usable on 64-bit editions of Windows XP, provided that the user bypassed Patchguard. However, an updated and revised Patchguard included in hotfix "KB932596" makes this impossible. Although uninstalling the hotfix will allow a user to run an older 64-bit version of Sandboxie as before, doing so could expose the kernel to unauthorized modifications (like 32-bit versions do).
As of version 3.56, the 64-bit version contains a new feature called "Experimental Protection" which improves the protection offered by Sandboxie. The result is protection similar to that of the 32-bit version, but it uses unofficial kernel interfaces and Sandboxie acknowldeges that "there is a small chance that a future update to the Windows kernel could render the feature inoperable and might even cause system crashes."
License
Sandboxie is released under a proprietary End-User License Agreement (EULA). Certain functions of the software such as parallel usage of multiple sandboxes are blockedCrippleware
In economics, a damaged good is a good that has been deliberately limited in performance, quality or utility, typically for marketing reasons as part of a strategy of product differentiation.-Computer software:Deliberately limited programs are usually freeware versions of computer programs that...
in the free unregistered version of Sandboxie. After a 30 day period, users of the unregistered free version will encounter popups advising the user to register (buy) the product when loading.
See also
- Sandbox (computer security)Sandbox (computer security)In computer security, a sandbox is a security mechanism for separating running programs. It is often used to execute untested code, or untrusted programs from unverified third-parties, suppliers, untrusted users and untrusted websites....
- Deep FreezeDeep Freeze (software)Deep Freeze, by Faronics, is an application available for the Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and SUSE Linux operating systems which allows system administrators to protect the core operating system and configuration files on a workstation or server by restoring a computer back to its original...
- iCore Virtual AccountsICore Virtual AccountsiCore Virtual Accounts is free download OS level virtualization for Microsoft Windows XP.-Program:The program is an isolated virtual machine that runs on top of the existing hardware and operating system...
- Windows SteadyStateWindows SteadyStateWindows SteadyState is a discontinued freeware tool developed by Microsoft that gives administrators enhanced options for configuring shared computers, such as hard drive protection and advanced user management...