Download Sandboxie 3.50

Version 3.50 of Sandboxie was released on Monday. With this program it is possible to run other programs under Windows in a protected environment. In this way, changes made by programs such as Internet Explorer can be easily undone. In addition, there is no risk that important parts of the operating system will be affected. Sandboxie can be used on Windows 2000 and above; a lifetime license costs 31 euros. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

Enhancements:

• Improvements in Sandbox Settings windows.
• Run Sandboxed action can automatically select the DefaultBox sandbox.
• Filter outgoing connections on SMB/CIFS ports through the Block Port setting.

Problems Fixed:

• Windows Update KB981852 causing SBIE2304 errors.
• Drop Rights feature interfering with running programs.
• Windows Live Messenger 2011 not connecting.
• Ctrl+clicking on web links in Microsoft Word, when Internet Explorer is set as a forced program.
• Installing games into a sandboxed instance of Steam in 64-bit Windows.
• Adobe Photoshop CS5 runs under Sandboxie without having to use Window Access exclusions.
• System Restriction Policies interfering with Sandboxie on Windows 7.
• Removal/rename of DefaultBox sandbox interferes with installing applications into the sandbox.
• Windows Installer (MSI) fails to run in the sandbox on 64-bit Windows.
• Errors when running some UPX-compressed executables in the sandbox.

Other:

• Improved compatibility with: avast! Pro, AVG 2011, Bsecure CloudCare, CyberPatrol, Handy Folders, 64-bit Outpost Firewall, PretonSaver.