Windows · Security & Antivirus
Sandboxie Plus
Executes processes in a protected, isolated space, otherwise known as a "sandbox"
Version 1.18.8 · by David Xanatos, Sophos Group plc, Invincea Inc., Ronen Tzur
Official site: github.com
About Sandboxie Plus
A process sandbox helps to manage and limit access permissions a process has to your data. Use it to safely test new software for usability, safely study behavior of known spyware and malware, or browse the web from a sandboxed browser to completely shield your computer and network from Internet Bad Things.
## Parameters
- `/Language:LANG_CODE` - The installation language. Defaults to system language or English if not available. Replace `LANG_CODE` with internal language name (e.g. `english` for English) which can be found on the [list of supported languages](https://github.com/jack1142/choco-auto/blob/main/automatic/sandboxie-plus.install/LANGUAGES.md)
These parameters can be passed to the installer with the use of `--params`.
For example: `--params '"/Language:english"'`
### Features
* Secure Web Browsing: Running your Web browser under the protection of Sandboxie means that all malicious software downloaded by the browser is trapped in the sandbox and can be discarded trivially.
* Enhanced Privacy: Browsing history, cookies, and cached temporary files collected while Web browsing stay in the sandbox and don't leak into Windows.
* Secure E-mail: Viruses and other malicious software that might be hiding in your email can't break out of the sandbox and can't infect your real system.
* Windows Stays Lean: Prevent wear-and-tear in Windows by installing software into an isolated sandbox.
### Free with no limitations
Since version 5.31.4 Sandboxie is now available for free with no limitations. Sophos open sourced the program on April 8th, 2020.
### Documentation
* [Documentation](https://sandboxie-plus.github.io/sandboxie-docs/)
### Community
* [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/discussions).
How to install Sandboxie Plus
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install sandboxie-plus
- Open Sandboxie Plus once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandboxie Plus free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where Sandboxie Plus is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Sandboxie Plus?
The version listed here is 1.18.8, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Sandboxie Plus from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install sandboxie-plus. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Sandboxie Plus safe?
Sandboxie Plus downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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