Original author(s) | Ronen Tzur[1] |
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Developer(s) | David Xanatos[2] |
Initial release | 26 June 2004 |
Stable release | Plus 1.14.7, Classic 5.69.7
/ 5 September 2024[3] |
Repository | github |
Written in | C, C++ |
Operating system | Windows 7 and later |
Platform | IA-32, x86-64 and ARM64 |
Size | 2.2–19.9 MB |
Available in | +18 languages[4] |
Type | Security software |
License |
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Website | sandboxie-plus |
Sandboxie is an open-source OS-level virtualization solution for Microsoft Windows.[10][11][12] It is a sandboxing solution that creates an isolated operating environment in which applications can run without permanently modifying the local system.[10][13] This virtual environment allows for controlled testing of untrusted programs and web surfing.[13][14][15]
After various ownership transitions (Sophos[16][17][18] acquired Invincea[1][19][20] which acquired Sandboxie from the original author, Ronen Tzur), Sophos eventually dropped support and released the code as open-source.[21] The day after the Sophos announcement, a third-party developer known as David Xanatos forked the open-source project[a][2][22] and expanded it later with Sandboxie Plus.[23]
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