Sandboxie Plus

Sandboxie is an open-source, sandbox-based isolation software for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows NT-based operating systems. Originally created by Ronen Tzur, the software was subsequently acquired by Invincea and later by Sophos, before being made open source and placed under the development of David Xanatos. The software creates a sandbox-like isolated operating environment in which applications can be run or installed without permanently modifying the local or mapped drive. This isolated virtual environment allows controlled testing of untrusted programs and enables safer web surfing by containing potential threats within the sandbox. Since becoming open source, Sandboxie is distributed in two builds: - Classic: Features an MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class Library)-based user interface - Plus: Incorporates new features with an entirely new Qt-based user interface All newly added features target the Plus branch, though many can also be utilized in the Classic edition through manual editing of the Sandboxie Ini configuration file. The software is primarily targeted at Windows desktop users who require application isolation for security purposes, including testing untrusted or unknown software in a controlled environment. It is available as an open-source project, making it accessible to individual users, security researchers, and organizations seeking a no-cost sandboxing solution for Windows environments.