Sandboxie

Project Overview

Sandboxie is a sandbox-based isolation software for Windows that creates a secure operating environment in which applications can be run or installed without permanently modifying local drives or the Windows registry. This is a community fork that took place after the release of the Sandboxie source code.

Key Features

• Virtually Unlimited Sandboxes: Create and run sandboxes alone or simultaneously to isolate programs from the host and each other
• Two Editions:
  • Plus: Modern Qt-based UI supporting all new features added since the project went open source
  • Classic: Shares the same core components as Plus, maintaining the same level of security and compatibility
• Plus-Exclusive Features: Snapshot Manager, Maintenance menu, Portable mode, Privacy mode sandboxes, Security enhanced sandboxes, Network firewall (WFP), Global hotkeys, Import/export sandboxes, Windows Start menu integration, and more

Target Audience

• Users who need to test untrusted programs safely
• Users who want to surf the web in an isolated environment
• System administrators who need to isolate programs from the operating system

Quick Start

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page
2. Install Sandboxie
3. Create a sandbox and run applications inside it

Core Advantages

• Open-source community fork with active maintenance
• Two editions (Plus and Classic) for different user needs
• Powerful isolation capabilities and rich security features
• Supports Windows 7 or higher (64-bit)

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit)
• Architectures: Not explicitly listed