Questions tagged [sandboxie]

A program used to sandbox Windows applications.

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Without Sandboxie, is there a way to run multiple copies of Steam?

I'm currently using Sandboxie, but it has many downsides like game crashes and slow download network traffic to name a few. I need something like Sandboxie because I'm using a called Aster to allow ...
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How to release Photoshop CS6 export in sandboxie software?

When I run CS6 in sandboxie and I want to export a file from CS6 then I get following question from sandboxie: And if I want to use photoshop batch editing then this question is annoying and and ...
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Desktop shortcuts for programs installed in Sandboxie

When I install a program in Sandboxie (by running the installer sandboxed) it creates all the program data buried inside the sandbox's directory structure. When the installer tries to create a desktop ...
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How can I run multiple proxies on the same computer simultaneously each IP/Proxy on a specific app client in a sandboxed environment?

I have several running clients of the same app that I need to set a proxy for each client in a sandboxed environment. Also, it'd be better if it could be automated, as it's a daily changing Proxy IP. ...
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Sandboxie and fall-through programs

I have an application that needs connection to the server while running. The application contains 3 files: A.exe, B.exe and C.abs. The application starts when the user clicks B.exe which will call up ...
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Why does sandboxie require admin privileges when it runs a program that requires it (for example installing a software)?

Shouldn't it just emulate the admin privileges like everything else? Why dose it actually require it?
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Can you use a Sandboxie to install multiple versions of IE?

It would seem theoretically possible to install multiple versions of IE on the same machine using Sandboxie (or any other sandbox program). To do this, you would do the following: Uninstall the ...
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Sandboxie error on Windows keeps popping out when opening sandboxed browser after Windows Update

I started noticing this problem on September 18th after the Windows Update that occurred on September 17th. I've attached a print screen of the Sandboxie error message, that I need help finding a ...
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Why webRTC get blocked by secure networks and apps such as Sandboxie?

Am currently working on webRTC video conference app and whenever a user installs a security app such as Sandboxie, webRTC is totally blocked (apart from signalling). I have also tried to create a live ...
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Docker for sandboxing desktop (GUI) applications & games

My idea is to install Docker on my Windows 10 computer, and run some programs in their own container. This would have various pros: Having some applications separated from others. Being able to run ...
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VirtualDub can't access a capturing device but if I put VD into SandBoxie it does. Why?

I have a Windows 10 machine and a video capturing USB device called EasyCap which lets you convert analog video and audio signals into digital files. The device's driver was installed by OS ...
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VirtualBox vs. Sandboxie - Multiple Instance of Application

I am trying to run the same application multiple instances on one machine. Some applications does not allow multiple instance, so I figure I will use a virtual machine or something along that line to ...
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Tracking adware that opens ads/phishing websites through your default browser

I have this adware that keeps opening the site "http://pine-this.org/webssm". Would it be possible to see what program is sending the command to open this website to Firefox? Something like a task ...
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Sandboxie not Working on Windows 10

I am having an issue with Sandboxie not working on the latest build of Windows 10. Every time I try to start a program in a sandbox, I get the following error. I understand that Sandboxie requires ...
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Opening multiple instances of an application which doesn't allow it [duplicate]

Problem I'm looking for a way to open multiple instances of an application in Windows 8.1, such as FastStone Image Viewer, which does not seem to have an option to enable multiple instances. My goal ...
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Does Sandboxie slow down the system?

I'm currently working with many video editing programs, which have conflicts with their components (Pinnacle, Avid, Premiere, Corel Video Studio, and others). Could Sandboxie slow down my workflow ...
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Dealing with infected HDDs without getting infected [closed]

I'm doing some PC maintenance/repair for some clients, sometimes I have to deal with HDDs to recover lost data, or even backup. The problem is that most of them are infected with different malware ...
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Alternative to Sandboxie [closed]

I've been using Sandboxie for some time now in order to run multiple instances of one program. The program has been updated and no longer runs in Sandboxie. I am looking for an alternative sandboxing ...
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Multiple Instances of 1 Program

The project at hand that I am having issues with is that I need to run a set of program models on one computer. Each model has different file configurations, but in the C:\ drive the folders are named ...
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Camera works fine in sandboxie, but not in regular system - fold sandboxie changes back to system?

We're using a video chat program that runs fine in sandboxie, but will not run in the normal environment. How do we get the normally functioning sandboxie folded back into the system? Briefly: In ...
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Is there any legitimate reason for a program to not run in a virtual machine?

I downloaded a program called LoginMgr. As with all programs, on first run I ran it in Sandboxie. I got a message box with this message: Sorry, this application cannot run under a Virtual Machine. ...
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Is it advisable to install and keep programmes in sandboxes? [closed]

I have recently known about Sandboxie. This gave me an idea that I could install each programmes into an individual sandbox. I will then run the programmes from their sandboxes. I thought, this way, ...
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Running a sandbox inside a virtual machine inside my OS [closed]

is that even possible? As you may know, x64 microsoft system cannot ensure sandboxes/VM isolation. The problem is that a stock Windows kernel does not provide all the facilities necessary to ...
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Alternative to Sandboxie for 64-bit systems?

I love the idea of Sandboxie, but unfortunately it isn't supported on 64-bit systems. What is a good alternative that works on a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or 7? I don't really care if it's ...
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Does Sandboxie allow file deletion?

Does Sandboxie allow the programs running inside the DefaultBox to delete files from the file system (or if not by default, is there an option for this)? If not, are there any alternatives where I can ...
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0xC0000005 error when open anything with sandboxie

the application failed to initialize properly oxc0000005 click on ok to terminate the application Any help would be most welcome.
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Symantec Endpoint Virtualization Suite or Sandboxie? [closed]

Years back I used Altiris SVS which is now Symantec Endpoint Virtualization and I liked it but I ended up switching to Sandboxie. It how since been updated by Symantec and I am considering switching ...
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Running Thunderbird Portable in Sandboxie

I'm trying to run Thunderbird portable in Sandboxie but it doesn't work. I'm getting an access denied error - any ideas if it's possible?
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Sandboxie vs VMs

For basic browsing, and simple application installing, is Sandboxie enough? Are there times where a VM would offer better security?