It should be noted that, from time to time, people are able to find some vulnerability in Sandboxie, an open hole through which malicious software can still infiltrate the system. Thanks to esalkin for the paper metaphor. When you delete the sandbox, it's like removing the transparency layer, the unchanged, real paper is revealed. Programs write on the transparency layer and to them it looks like the real paper. On the other hand, the Sandboxie sandbox works like a transparency layer placed over the paper.

But first the makers of these solutions must teach the solution what to look for on the paper, and also how to erase it safely. Traditional privacy and anti-malware software try to locate and erase any writings they think you wouldn't want on the paper. And any malware you come across will usually try to write itself into the paper. When you run your browser, it writes on the paper about every site you visited. Every program you run writes on the paper.

What is Sandboxie and how is it different than other solutions?

If you have a program that doesn't work properly sandboxed, please look it up on the Known Conflicts page before posting a problem report.

Why does the wrong program start when I run my default Web browser sandboxed?.

I saved a downloaded file, a document or an email inside the sandbox, how do I get it out?.

How do I make Quick Recovery show my saved favorites and downloads?.

How to configure Sandboxie for only an occasional use?.

How can I use Sandboxie to protect myself from viruses in email?.

What are SandboxieRpcSs and SandboxieDcomLaunch?.

Why are so many files copied into the sandbox?.

Why am I getting some Messages from Sandbox Driver?.

Some competing products require a reboot to initiate sandboxing, why?.

Will Sandboxie protect me from malicious key-loggers?.

How does Sandboxie protect me, technically?.

What are the technical requirements to run Sandboxie?.

What kinds of programs can I run using Sandboxie?.

Do I need other solutions if I use Sandboxie?.

How safe would I be, by using Sandboxie?.

What is Sandboxie and how is it different than other solutions?.

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