We receive a lot of program attachments , download softwares from Internet and receive and execute a number of programs everyday. Their are chances that the file is infected with some sort of undetectable Virus / Trojan that may harm the system.
Apart, Their always a chance while browsing insecure and unverified sites that any unwanted or unknown script/plug-in may execute and steal cookie and other data.
Hence, to safeguard yourself against such kind of hacking attempts is better to Install and Run Web Browsers and Unknown Windows programs in Sand-boxed window.
Uses of Using Sandbox
Sandboxie is such a program that uses the technology to Sandbox applications. I.e "Running programs in isolated space which prevents the application to make permanent changes to data stored in the computer."
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| SandBox Working |
- Secure Web Browsing : Running Web-browsers with Sandboxie assures that all malicious scripts/ plug-ins will get executed inside isolated window and can't affect the data stored on the system.
- Privacy : History , Cookies and Cache generated while browsing gets inside the box and can't get leaked to widows.
- Malicious Software Execution : Software which seems to be safe and contain malicious viruses that effect the system will get inside the isolated box and can't effect the operating system and data.
- Safe Attachments : Malicious attachments which get executed directly after being downloaded can't effect the system
Installing and Configuring Sandboxie
- Download and Install sandboxie from here [http://www.sandboxie.com].
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| Sandboxie Control "Drag and Drop Applications to Isolate" |
- Open sandboxie control and "Drag and Drop" the application you want to use in sandboxed window. Or alternatively, you can right click on application and select "Run with Sandboxie".
- A sandboxie isolated window will get Yellow corners.