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A program used to sandbox Windows applications.

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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 shortcut for what I installed, that also goes…
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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 commercial, as long as it's not overly expensive.
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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 extensive work in order to function when a new…
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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 or the rendering process if I use one of those…
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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 two Windows users to run at the same time on the…
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Opening multiple instances of an application which doesn't allow it

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 in this particular instance is to be able to use…
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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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Sandboxie vs VMs

For basic browsing, and simple application installing, is Sandboxie enough? Are there times where a VM would offer better security?
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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. I have friends who use it and there are plenty…
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Symantec Endpoint Virtualization Suite or Sandboxie?

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 back. I have tried to read up on the "Symantec…
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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 two instances of programs such as Skype where I am…
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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 win7 home premium machine emachine E732, opened…
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Is it advisable to install and keep programmes in sandboxes?

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, when I remove the programmes, they are dont leave…
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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 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 solution to resolve.
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