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Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. This project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.0.12 / 5.55.12] - 2022-02-??

Added

  • added mini dump creation to sandman.exe in case it crashes

Changed

  • disabled Chrome and Firefox phishing entries in new sandboxes (by isaak654) #1616
  • updated Mozilla paths for the BlockSoftwareUpdaters template (by isaak654) #1623
  • renamed "Pause Forced Programs Rules" command to "Pause Forcing Programs" (Plus only)
  • reworked tray icon generation now using overlays, added busy overlay

Fixed

  • fixed issue with accessing network drives in privacy mode #1617
  • fixed issue with ping in compartment mode #1608
  • fixed SandMan UI freezing when a lot of processes are created and closed in a box

[1.0.11 / 5.55.11] - 2022-02-13

Added

  • added optional tray notification when box content gets auto-deleted
  • added FreeDownloadManager template
  • added warning when opening unsandboxed regedit #1606
  • added languages files that were missing in official Qt 5.15.2 (by DevSplash) #1605

Changed

  • the asynchronous box operations introduced in the last build are now disabled by default
  • moved sys tray options from general to shell integration tab
  • removed "AlwaysUseWin32kHooks", now these win32 hooks are always enabled -- Note: you can use "UseWin32kHooks=program.exe,n" to disable them for selected programs
  • updated Listary template to v6 (by isaak654) #1610

Fixed

  • fixed compatibility issue with SECUROM #1597
  • fixed modality issue #1615
  • fixed special form of OpenWinClass in Templates.ini d6d9588

[1.0.10 / 5.55.10] - 2022-02-06

Added

  • added option to show only boxes in tray with running processes #1186 -- additional option shows only pinned boxes, in box options a box can be set to be always shown in tray list (Pinned)
  • added Options menu command to reset the GUI #1589
  • added "Run Un-Sandboxed" context menu option
  • added new trigger "OnBoxDelete" that allows to specify a command that is run UNBOXED just before the box content gets deleted -- note: this can be used as a replacement to "DeleteCommand" #591
  • selected box operations (deletion) no longer show the progress dialog #1061 -- if a box with a running operation shows a blinking hour glass icon, the context menu can be used to cancel the operation

Changed

  • "HideHostProcess=program.exe" can now be used to hide Sandboxie services #1336
  • updater blocking is now done using a template called BlockSoftwareUpdaters
  • enhanced "StartProgram=..." makes "StartCommand=..." obsolete -- for same functionality as "StartCommand=...", use "StartProgram=%SbieHome%\Start.exe ..."
  • merged "Auto Start" General tab with the "Auto Exec" Advanced tab into a universal "Triggers" Advanced tab

Fixed

  • fixed a couple issues with the new breakout process feature and improved security (thanks Diversenok)
  • fixed issues with re-opening windows already open #1584
  • fixed issue with desktop access #1588
  • fixed issue about command line invocation handling #1133
  • fixed UI issue with main window state when switching always on top attribute #1169
  • fixed issue with box context menu in tray list 1106
  • fixed issue with "AutoExec=..."
  • fixed issues where cancelling box deletion operations didn't work #1061
  • fixed issue with DPI scaling and colour picker dialog #803

Removed

  • removed "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=AppXDeploymentClient.dll,y" used for Free Download Manager as it broke other things -- only if you use Free Download Manager together with the setting "RpcMgmtSetComTimeout=n" in a sandbox, you have to add the line manually to your Sandboxie.ini

[1.0.9 / 5.55.9] - 2022-01-31

Added

  • SandMan now causes all boxed processes to update their path settings in real time when access options were modified
  • added new maintenance menu option "Uninstall All" to quickly remove all components when running in portable mode
  • added version number to the title bar of Sandboxie Classic
  • added option to return not to a snapshot but to an empty box state while keeping all snapshots
  • Sandboxie-Plus.ini can now be placed in C:\ProgramData\Sandboxie-Plus\ folder and takes precedence (for business use)
  • added support for AF_UNIX on Windows to resolve issues with OpenJDK17 and later #1009 #1520 #1521

Changed

  • reworked breakout mechanism to be service based and not allowing the parent process to access the broken out child process
  • enabled creation of directory junctions for sandboxed processes #1375
  • restored back "AutoRecover=y" on box creation #1554
  • improved snapshot support #1220
  • renamed "Disable Forced Programs" command to "Pause Forced Programs Rules" (Plus only)

Fixed

  • fixed BreakoutProcess not working with "EnableObjectFiltering=y"
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: when starting COMSRV unboxed, the returned process handle had full access
  • fixed issue with progress dialog #1562
  • fixed issue with handling directory junctions in Sandboxie #1396
  • fixed a handle leak in File_NtCloseImpl
  • fixed border issues on maximized windows introduced in the last build #1561
  • fixed a couple of index overruns (thanks 7eRoM) #1571
  • fixed issues with sysnative directory #1403
  • fixed issue with starting SandMan when running sandboxed from context menu #1579
  • fixed dark mode flash issue with main window creation #1231
  • fixed issues with snapshot error handling #350
  • fixed issues with the always on top option (Plus only)

[1.0.8 / 5.55.8] - 2022-01-18

Added

  • added Portuguese of Portugal on Plus UI (by JNylson, isaak654, mpheath) #1497
  • added "BreakoutProcess=program.exe", with this option selected applications can be started unboxed from within a box #1500 -- the program image must be located outside the sandbox for this to work -- if another sandbox has "ForceProcess=program.exe" configured, it will capture the process -- use case: set up a box with a Web browser forced, when another box opens a website, this will happen in the dedicated browser box -- Note: "BreakoutFolder=some\path" is also available
  • added silent uninstall switch /remove /S for Classic installer (by sredna) #1532

Changed

  • The filename "sandman_pt" was changed to "sandman_pt_BR" (Brazilian Portuguese) #1497
  • The filename "sandman_ua" was changed to "sandman_uk" (Ukrainian) #1527 -- Note: Translators are encouraged to follow the Localization notes and tips before creating a new pull request
  • updated Firefox update blocker (discovered by isaak654) #1545

Fixed

  • fixed issue with opening all file access OpenFilePath=* #971
  • fixed issue with opening network shares #1529
  • fixed possible upgrade issue with Classic installer (by isaak654) 130c43a
  • fixed minor issues with Classic installer (by sredna) #1533
  • fixed issue with Ldr_FixImagePath_2 #1507
  • when using "Run Sandboxed" with SandMan UI and the UI is off, it will stay off.
  • fixed issue with Util_GetProcessPidByName that should resolve the driver sometimes failing to start at boot #1451
  • SandMan will now run in background like SbieCtrl when starting a boxed process post506
  • fixed taskbar not showing with persistent box border in full screen post474
  • fixed box border not spanning across multiple monitors #1512
  • fixed issues with border when using DPI scaling #1506
  • fixed DPI issues with Qt #1368
  • fixed issue with bright flashing on window creation when in dark mode #1231
  • fixed issues with the PortableRootDir setting #1509
  • fixed issue with the settings window crashing when the driver was not connected
  • fixed DPI issues with Finder Tool #912
  • fixed another issue with reused process IDs #1547
  • fixed issue introduced in 1.0.6 related to SeAccessCheckByType #1548

[1.0.7 / 5.55.7] - 2022-01-06

Added

  • added experimental option "CreateToken=y" to create a new token instead of repurposing an existing one
  • added option "DisableRTBlacklist=y" allowing to disable the hardcoded runtime class blacklist
  • added new template "DeviceSecurity" to lock down access to device drivers on the system -- Note: This template requires RuleSpecificity being available to work properly
  • added option to set a custom ini editor in the Plus UI #1475
  • added option "LingerLeniency=n" to solve issue #997

Changed

  • reworked syscall invocation code in the driver -- Win32k hooking is now compatible with HVCI #1483

Fixed

  • fixed memory leak in driver (conf_user.c)
  • fixed issue with file renaming in open paths introduced in 1.0.6
  • fixed issue causing Chromium browsers not closing properly #1496
  • fixed issue with start.exe #1517 #1516
  • fixed SandMan issue with reused process IDs
  • fixed KmdUtil sometimes not properly terminating the driver #1493

Removed

  • removed OpenToken as it is only a shorthand for UnrestrictedToken=y and UnfilteredToken=y set together

[1.0.6 / 5.55.6] - 2021-12-31

Added

  • replaced "Open with" with a Sandboxie dialog to work on Windows 10 #1138
  • added ability to run Win32 store apps in App Compartment mode (on Windows 11 requires COM to be open) -- Note: this does not mean UWP store apps, just regular win32 apps packaged to be deployed via the store
  • added new debug options "UnstrippedToken=y" and "KeepUserGroup=y"
  • added double click to recover files and folders in recovery window #1466
  • added Ukrainian language on Plus UI (by SuperMaxusa) #1488

Changed

  • "UseSbieWndStation=y" is now the default behaviour #1442
  • disabled Win32k hooking when HVCI is enabled due to an incompatibility (BSOD) #1483

Fixed

  • fixed box initialization issue in Privacy mode #1469
  • fixed issue with shortcuts creation introduced in a recent build #1471
  • fixed various issues in Privacy Enhanced boxes and rule specificity
  • fixed issue with SeAccessCheckByType and alike
  • fixed issues with Win32k hooking on 32 bit Windows #1479

Removed

  • removed obsolete SkyNet rootkit detection from 32 bit build

[1.0.5 / 5.55.5] - 2021-12-25

Added

  • sandbox top level exception handler to create crash dumps -- it can be enabled per process or globally using "EnableMiniDump=process.exe,y" or "EnableMiniDump=y" respectively -- the dump flags can be set as hex with "MiniDumpFlags=0xAABBCCDD" -- a preselected flag set for a verbose dump can be set with "MiniDumpFlags=Extended" -- Note: created dump files are located at: C:\Sandbox\%USER%\%SANDBOX%
  • added template support for Osiris and Slimjet browsers (by Dyras) #1454

Changed

  • improved SbieDll initialization a bit
  • doubled size of Name_Buffer_Depth #1342
  • improved text filter in the templates view #1456

Fixed

  • fixed issue with forced process display #1447
  • fixed crash issue with GetClassName #1448
  • fixed minor UI issue #1382
  • fixed UI language preset issue #1348
  • fixed grouping issues in SandMan UI #1358
  • fixed issue with EnableWin32kHooks #1458

Installers re-released with the following fix:

  • fixed regression when launching Office apps #1468

[1.0.4 / 5.55.4] - 2021-12-20

Added

  • Mechanism to hook Win32 system calls now also works for 32 bit applications running under WoW64
  • Added customization to Win32k hooking mechanism, as by default only GdiDdDDI* hooks are installed -- You can force the installation of other hooks by specifying them with "EnableWin32Hook=..." -- or disable the installation of the default hooks with "DisableWin32Hook=..." -- Please note that some Win32k hooks may cause BSODs or undefined behaviour. (!) -- The most obviously problematic Win32k hooks are blacklisted, this can be bypassed with "IgnoreWin32HookBlacklist=y"
  • added debug option "AdjustBoxedSystem=n" to disable the adjustment of service ACLs running with a system token
  • added "NoUACProxy=y" option together with the accompanying template, in order to disable UAC proxy -- Note: Boxes configured in compartment mode activate this template by default
  • added UI option to change default RpcMgmtSetComTimeout preset
  • added Plus installer option to start the default browser under Sandboxie through a desktop shortcut
  • added more entries to the Plus installer (current translations on Languages.iss file need to be updated)

Changed

  • "EnableWin32kHooks=y" is now enabled by default, as no issues were reported in 1.0.3 -- Note: currently only the GdiDdDDI* hooks are applied, required for Chromium HW acceleration
  • Cleaned up low level hooking code a bit
  • "RunRpcssAsSystem=y" is now auto applied for boxes in "App Compartment" mode when "RunServicesAsSystem=y" or "MsiInstallerExemptions=y" are present

Fixed

  • fixed RPC handling in case a requested open service is not running #1443
  • fixed a hooking issue with NdrClientCall2 in 32 bit applications
  • fixed issue with start directory to run sandboxed when using SandMan #1436
  • fixed issue with recovering from network share locations #1435

[1.0.3 / 5.55.3] - 2021-12-12

Added

  • added mechanism to hook Win32k system calls on Windows 10 and later, this should resolve the issue with Chromium HW acceleration -- Note: this mechanism does not, yet, work for 32 bit applications running under WoW64 -- to enable it, add "EnableWin32kHooks=y" to the global ini section, this feature is highly experimental (!) -- the hooks will be automatically applied to Chromium GPU processes -- to force Win32k hooks for all processes in a selected box, add "AlwaysUseWin32kHooks=program.exe,y" #1261 #1395

Fixed

  • fixed bug in GetVersionExW making "OverrideOsBuild=..." not working #605 #1426
  • fixed issue with some UTF-8 characters when used in the ini file
  • fixed isolation issue with Virtual Network Editor #1102

[1.0.2 / 5.55.2] - 2021-12-08

Fixed

  • fixed recovery window not refreshing count on reload #1402
  • fixed printing issue introduced in 1.0.0 #1397
  • fixed issues with CreateProcess function #1408

[1.0.1 / 5.55.1] - 2021-12-06

Added

  • added checkboxes to most major box options lists
  • added SumatraPDF templates (by Dyras) #1391

Changed

  • rolled back change to "OpenClsid=..." handling
  • made all major lists in the box options editable

Fixed

  • fixed issue with read only paths introduced in 1.0.0
  • fixed BSOD issue introduced in the 1.0.0 build #1389
  • fixed multiple BITS notifications while running sandboxed Chromium browsers (by isaak654) ca320ec #1081
  • fixed executables selection for "Run Menu" entries (by isaak654) #1379
  • fixed SetCursorPos and ClipCursor ignoring DPI awareness (by alvinhochun) #1394

Removed

  • removed Virtual Desktop Manager template (by isaak654) d775807 #1326

[1.0.0 / 5.55.0] - 2021-11-17

Added

  • added Privacy enhanced mode, sandboxes with "UsePrivacyMode=y" will not allow read access to locations containing user data -- all locations except generic Windows system paths will need to be opened explicitly for read and/or write access -- using "NormalFilePath=...", "NormalKeyPath=...", "NormalIpcPath=..." allows to open locations to be readable and sandboxed

  • added new "App Compartment" mode of operation, it is enabled by adding "NoSecurityIsolation=y" to the box configuration -- in this mode, security is traded in for compatibility, it should not be used for untrusted applications -- Note: in this mode, file and registry filtering are still in place, hence processes run without administrative privileges -- it is reasonably safe, all filtering can be disabled with "NoSecurityFiltering=y"

  • added experimental use of ObRegisterCallbacks to filter object creation and duplication -- this filtering is independent from the regular SbieDrv's syscall-based filtering, hence it also applies to App Compartments -- with it enabled, an application running in a compartment will not be able to manipulate processes running outside the sandbox -- Note: this feature improves the security of non-isolated App Compartment boxes -- to enable this feature, set "EnableObjectFiltering=y" in the global section and reload the driver -- when globally activated, the filtering can be disabled for individual boxes with "DisableObjectFilter=y"

  • added "DontOpenForBoxed=n", this option disables the discrimination of boxed processes for open file and open key directives -- this behaviour does not really improve security anyway, but may be annoying, also app compartments always disable this

  • added setting to entirely open access to the COM infrastructure

Changed

  • reworked the resource access path matching mechanism to optionally apply more specific rules over less specific ones -- for example "OpenFilePath=C:\User\Me\AppData\Firefox takes precedence over "WriteFilePath=C:\User\Me" -- to enable this new behaviour, add "UseRuleSpecificity=y" to your Sandboxie.ini, this behaviour is always enabled in Privacy enhanced mode -- added "NormalFilePath=..." to restore default Sandboxie behaviour on a given path -- added "OpenConfPath=...", which similarly to "OpenPipePath=..." is a "OpenKeyPath=..." variant which applies to executables located in the sandbox
  • removed option to copy a box during creation, instead the box context menu offers a duplication option
  • reworked the box creation dialog to offer new box types

Fixed

  • fixed SBIE1401 notification during Sandboxie Plus uninstall (by mpheath) 68fa37d
  • fixed memory leak in driver handling FLT_FILE_NAME_INFORMATION (by Therzok) #1371

[0.9.8d / 5.53.3] - 2021-11-01

Added

  • added checkbox if the user wants SandMan.exe to be started after installation #1318
  • added template for Windows 10 virtual desktop manager #1326

Changed

  • "OpenClsid=..." is no longer restricted to CLSCTX_LOCAL_SERVER execution contexts only -- this allows to run objects with the CLSCTX_INPROC_SERVER flag in the COM helper service
  • in the trace view, now multiple types can be selected at once
  • a few Plus UI entries were made translatable (by gexgd0419) #1320
  • changed default "terminate all boxed processes" key to Shift+Pause (by isaak654) #1337

Fixed

  • fixed ini writing issue with SbieCtrl and the new ini handling mechanism #1331
  • fixed issue with trace log filtering
  • fixed space issue about German language on Plus installer (by mpheath) #1333
  • restored Waterfox phishing template entries with a proper fix (by APMichael) #1334

[0.9.8c / 5.53.2] - 2021-10-24

Added

  • added explicit lines on Plus installer to delete empty shell registry keys at uninstall time (by mpheath) 3f661a8

Fixed

  • fixed template sections not showing in editor #1287
  • fixed autodelete box content broken in the previous build #1296 #1324
  • fixed crash in "Browse Content" window #1313
  • fixed issue with icon resolution #1310
  • fixed invalid "No Inet" status in the status column #1312
  • fixed Windows Explorer search box not working (by isaak654) #1002
  • fixed Waterfox phishing template (by Dyras) #1309
  • fixed issue with Chinese translation files on Plus installer (by mpheath) #1317
  • fixed autorun registry key path on Plus installer (by mpheath) abd2d44
  • fixed memory corruption in SbieSvc.exe

[0.9.8b / 5.53.1] - 2021-10-19

Added

  • added ability to save trace log to file on Plus UI
  • added French language on Plus UI (by clexanis) #1155

Changed

  • network traffic trace is now properly logged to the driver log instead of to the kernel debug log
  • Plus installer will autostart SandMan.exe after install to fix a taskbar icon issue #3040211
  • Classic installer will show the license agreement when updating #1187

Fixed

  • fixed template sections not showing in editor #1287
  • fixed issue with app ID resulting in some apps showing two button groups in the taskbar #1101
  • fixed issue with maximum ini value length on Plus UI #1293
  • fixed issue handling an empty Sandboxie.ini that got introduced recently #1292
  • fixed issue with "SpecialImages" template (by Coverlin) #1288 #1289
  • fixed issue with box emptying #1296
  • fixed issues with some languages #1304
  • fixed issue with mounted directories #1302
  • added missing translation for qt libraries #1305
  • fixed issue with Windows compatibility assistant #1265
  • fixed issue with process image specific settigns #1307

[0.9.8 / 5.53.0] - 2021-10-15

Added

  • added debug switch to disable Sbie console redirection "NoSandboxieConsole=y" -- Note: this was previously part of "NoSandboxieDesktop=y"
  • added Sbie+ version to the log #1277
  • added uninstall clean-up of extra files for the Plus installer (by mpheath) #1235
  • added set language for Sandman for the Plus installer (by mpheath) #1241
  • added EventLog messages with SbieMsg.dll for the Plus installer (by mpheath)
  • group expansion state is now saved
  • added additional filters to the trace tab
  • added a new section [DefaultTemplates] in Templates.ini which contains mandatory templates that are always applied 0c9ecb0

Changed

  • reworked and extended RPC logging
  • reintroduced the "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,n" setting to be used when no "RpcPortBinding" entry is specified --- this allows to enable/disable out of box RPC binding independently from the timeout setting
  • the "BoxNameTitle" value can now be set explicitly on a per image name basis #1190

Fixed

  • fixed inability to delete read-only files from sandboxed explorer #1237
  • fixed wrong recovery target in Plus UI #1274
  • fixed SBIE2101 issue introduced with 0.9.7a #1279
  • fixed sorting in the box picker window #1269
  • fixed tray refresh issue #1250
  • fixed tray activity display #1221
  • fixed recovery window not displaying in taskbar #1195
  • fixed dark theme preset not updating in real time #1270
  • fixed Microsoft Edge complaining about "FakeAdminRights=y" #1271
  • fixed issue with using local template in the global section #1212
  • fixed issue with git.exe from MinGW freezing #1238
  • fixed issue with search highlighting in dark mode

Removed

  • removed the ability to sort the trace log as it took too much CPU

[0.9.7e / 5.52.5] - 2021-10-09

Changed

  • reworked the settings handling once again, now the driver maintains the order when enumerating, but for good performance there is a Hash Map held in parallel for quick exact lookups

[0.9.7d / 5.52.4] - 2021-10-06

Fixed

  • fixed yet another ini issue with the SbieCtrl

[0.9.7c / 5.52.3] - 2021-10-05

Fixed

  • fixed yet another handling bug with SbieApi_EnumBoxesEx

[0.9.7b / 5.52.2] - 2021-10-04

Fixed

  • fixed issue about loading a non-Unicode Sandboxie.ini that was introduced in the previous build

[0.9.7 / 5.52.1] - 2021-10-02

Added

  • added forced process indicator to process status column #1174
  • added "SbieTrace=y" option to trace the interaction between Sandboxie processes and Sandboxie core components
  • when initializing an empty sandbox, MSI debug keys are set to generate the debug output of MSI installer service
  • added "DisableComProxy=y" allowing to disable COM proxying through the service
  • added "ProcessLimit=..." which allows limiting the maximum number of processes in a sandbox #1230
  • added missing IPC logging

Changed

  • reworked SbieSvc ini server to allow settings caching and greatly improve performance -- Now comments in the Sandboxie.ini are being preserved as well as the order of all entries
  • enabled configuration section list replacement with a hash map to improve configuration performance
  • improved progress and status messages for the Plus installer (by mpheath) #1168
  • reworked RpcSs start mechanics, sandboxed RpcSs and DcomLaunch can now be run as system, use "RunRpcssAsSystem=y" -- Note: this is generally not recommended for security reasons but may be needed for compatibility in some scenarios
  • reworked WTSQueryUserToken handling to work properly in all scenarios
  • reworked configuration value list to use a hash table for better performance

Fixed

  • fixed Plus upgrade install in Windows 7 (by mpheath) #1194
  • fixed custom autoexec commands being executed on each box start instead of only during the initialization
  • fixed a design issue limiting the maximum amount of processes per sandbox to 511
  • fixed handle leaks in the lingering process monitor mechanism
  • fixed issue with opening device paths like "\??\FltMgr"
  • fixed build issue with an explicit FileDigestAlgorithm option for driver sign (by isaak654) #1210
  • fixed issue with resource access log sometimes getting corrupted
  • fixed issue with Microsoft Office Click-to-Run #428 #882

Removed

  • removed support for Microsoft EMET (Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit), as it was EOL in 2018
  • removed support for Messenger Plus! Live, as MSN Messenger is EOL since 2013
  • disabled Turkish language on Plus UI for inactivity (by isaak654) #1215

[0.9.6 / 5.51.6] - 2021-09-12

Added

  • added ability to rename groups #1152
  • added ability to define a custom order for the sandboxes, they can be moved by using the move context menu, or holding Alt + Arrow Key
  • added recovery to list to the recovery window: #988
  • added finder to the recovery window

Changed

  • updated the BlockPort rule inside Template_BlockPorts to the new NetworkAccess format (by isaak654) #1162
  • default for immediate recovery behaviour is now to show the recovery window instead of using the notifications window #988
  • the new run dialog now requires a double-click #1171
  • reworked the recovery window

Fixed

  • fixed issue with create group menu #1151
  • fixed issue that caused a box to lose its group association when renaming
  • fixed issue with Thunderbird 91+ #1156
  • fixed an issue with file disposition handling #1161
  • fixed issue with Windows 11 22449.1000 #1164
  • fixed SRWare Iron template (by Dyras) #1146
  • fixed label positioning in Classic UI (by isaak654) #1088
  • fixed an old issue that occurred when only an asterisk was set as path #971

[0.9.5 / 5.51.5] - 2021-08-30

Added

  • added option to run a sandbox in session 0 -- Note: the processes then have a system token, hence it's recommended to enable "DropAdminRights=y"
  • if the UI is run with admin privileges, it can terminate sandboxed processes in other sessions now
  • added "StartSystemBox=" option to auto-run a box on Sbie start/system boot in session 0 -- Note: box start is done by issuing Start.exe /box:[name] auto_run
  • add Start.exe auto_run command to start all sandboxed auto-start locations
  • add Start.exe /keep_alive command line switch which keeps a process running in the box until it gracefully terminates
  • added "StartCommand=" which starts a complex command through Start.exe on box startup
  • added menu option to start regedit and load the box's registry key
  • added system tray option in the Plus UI to show Classic icon #963

Changed

  • changed command prompt icon and string from "Terminal" to "Command Prompt" #1135
  • reworked box menu layout a bit

Fixed

  • fixed driver compatibility with Windows Server 2022 (build 20348) #1143
  • fixed issue with creating shortcuts #1134

Installers re-released on 2021-08-31 with the following fix:

  • fixed KmdUtil warning 1061 after Plus upgrade (by mpheath) #968 #1139

[0.9.4 / 5.51.4] - 2021-08-22

Added

  • added clear commands to log submenus #391
  • added option to disable process termination prompt #514
  • added "Options/InstantRecovery" setting to sandboxie-plus.ini to use the recovery window instead of the notification pop-up #988
  • added ability to rename a non-empty sandbox #1100
  • added ability to remove a non-empty sandbox
  • added file browser window to SandMan UI to cover the file-view functionality of SbieCtrl #578

Changed

  • generic errors in Sbie UI now show the status code as hex and provide a string description when available

Fixed

  • fixed "del" shortcut to terminate a process not always working
  • fixed group display issue #1094
  • fixed issue when using "Run Sandboxed" on a file that is already located in a sandbox #1099

[0.9.3 / 5.51.3] - 2021-08-08

Read the developer's notes about the new WFP functionality.

Added

  • ability to use the "run unsandboxed" option with Sandboxie links #614

Fixed

  • fixed "run outside sandbox" issue on Classic build #614
  • fixed open template does not load the edit tab #1054
  • fixed issue with "explore sandboxed" #972
  • fixed start directory for sandboxed processes #1071
  • fixed issue with language auto-detection #1018
  • fixed issue with multiple files with the same name, by always showing the extension #1041
  • fixed multiple program grouping issues with the SandMan UI #1054
  • fixed "no disk" error #966
  • fixed issue with 32bit build using qMake, the -O2 option resulted in a crash in the QSbieAPI.dll #995
  • fixed issue with UserSettings introduced in a recent build #1054

[0.9.2 / 5.51.2] - 2021-08-07 (pre-release)

Added

  • added ability to reconfigure the driver, which allows enabling/disabling WFP and other features without a reload/reboot

Changed

  • reorganized and improved the settings window
  • improved the tray icon a bit, the sand is now more yellow

Fixed

  • fixed issue with process start handling introduced in 5.51.0 #1063
  • fixed issue with quick recovery introduced in 5.51.0
  • fixed incompatibility with CET Hardware-enforced Stack Protection on Intel 11th gen and AMD Ryzen 5XXX CPUs #1067 #1012

Removed

  • commented out all Windows XP-specific support code from the driver

[0.9.1 / 5.51.1] - 2021-07-31 (pre-release)

Added

  • added tray icon indicating broken connection to the driver if it happens
  • added option to customize the tray icon
  • added "DllSkipHook=some.dll" option to disable installation of hooks into selected DLLs
  • added localization support for Plus installer (by yfdyh000 and mpheath) #923

Changed

  • reworked NtClose handling for better performance and extendibility
  • improved tray box menu and list

Fixed

  • fixed issue with fake admin and some NSIS installers #1052
  • fixed more issued with FileDispositionInformation behaviour, which resulted in bogus file deletion handling
  • fixed issue with checking WFP status
  • fixed issue WFP failing to initialize at boot
  • fixed issue with tray sandbox options not being available just after boot
  • fixed issue access changed flag not being properly set in box options #1065

[0.9.0 / 5.51.0] - 2021-07-29 (pre-release)

Added

  • added support for Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) to be used instead of the device-based network blocking scheme -- to enable this support, add 'NetworkEnableWFP=y' to the global section and reboot or reload the driver -- to use WFP for a specific sandbox, add 'AllowNetworkAccess=n' -- you can allow certain processes by using 'AllowNetworkAccess=program.exe,y' -- you can also enable this policy globally by adding 'AllowNetworkAccess=n' to the global section -- in this case you can exempt entire sandboxes by adding 'AllowNetworkAccess=y' to specific boxes -- you can block certain processes by using 'AllowNetworkAccess=program.exe,n' -- Note: WFP is less absolute than the old approach, using WFP will filter only TCP/UDP communication -- restricted boxed processes will still be able to resolve domain names using the system service -- however, they will not be able to send or receive data packets directly -- the advantages of WFP is that filter rules can be implemented by restricting communication only to specified addresses or selected ports using "NetworkAccess=..."
  • added fully functional rule-based packet filter in user mode for the case when "NetworkEnableWFP=y" is not set -- the mechanism replaces the old "BlockPort=..." functionality -- Note: this filter applies only to outgoing connections/traffic, for incoming traffic either the WFP mode or a third-party firewall is needed -- like the old user mode based mechanism, malicious applications can bypass it by unhooking certain functions -- hence it's recommended to use the kernel mode WFP-based mechanism when reliable isolation is required
  • added new trace option "NetFwTrace=*" to trace the actions of the firewall components -- please note that the driver only trace logs the kernel debug output, use DbgView.exe to log
  • API_QUERY_PROCESS_INFO can now be used to get the impersonation token of a sandboxed thread -- Note: this capability is used by TaskExplorer to allow inspecting sandbox-internal tokens -- Note: a process must have administrative privileges to be able to use this API
  • added a UI option to switch "MsiInstallerExemptions=y" on and off -- just in case a future Windows build breaks something in the systemless mode
  • added sample code for ObRegisterCallbacks to the driver
  • added new debug options "DisableFileFilter=y" and "DisableKeyFilter=y" that allow to disable file and registry filtering -- Note: these options are for testing only and disable core parts of the sandbox isolation
  • added a few command line options to SandMan.exe

Changed

  • greatly improved the performance of the trace log, but it's no longer possible to log to both SandMan and SbieCtrl at the same time
  • reworked process creation code to use PsSetCreateProcessNotifyRoutineEx and improved process termination

Fixed

  • added missing hook for ConnectEx function

[0.8.9 / 5.50.9] - 2021-07-28 HotFix 2

Fixed

Fixed issue with registering session leader

[0.8.9 / 5.50.9] - 2021-07-28 HotFix 1

Fixed

Fixed issue with Windows 7

[0.8.9 / 5.50.9] - 2021-07-27

Changed

  • updated a few icons
  • updated GitHub build action to use Qt 5.15.2
  • improved the "full" tray icon to be more distinguishable from the "empty" one
  • changed code integrity verification policies #1003 -- code signature is no longer required to change config, to protect presets use the existing "EditAdminOnly=y"

Fixed

  • fixed issue with systemless MSI mode introduced in the last build
  • fixed MSI installer not being able to create the action server mechanism on Windows 11
  • fixed MSI installer not working in systemless mode on Windows 11
  • fixed Inno Setup script not being able to remove shell integration keys during Sandboxie Plus uninstall (by mpheath) #1037

[0.8.8 / 5.50.8] - 2021-07-13

Changed

  • MSIServer no longer requires being run as system; this completes the move to not use system tokens in a sandbox by default -- the security-enhanced option "MsiInstallerExemptions=n" is now the default behaviour

Fixed

  • fixed issue with the "Explore Sandboxed" command #972
  • rolled back the switch from using NtQueryKey to NtQueryObject as it seems to break some older Windows 10 versions like 1803 #984 -- this change was introduced to fix #951 -- to use NtQueryObject the option "UseObjectNameForKeys=y" can be added to Sandboxie.ini

[0.8.7b / 5.50.7] - 2021-07-11

Fixed

  • fixed issue with boxes that had auto-delete activated introduced in the previous build #986

[0.8.7 / 5.50.7] - 2021-07-10

Added

  • added option to always auto-pick the DefaultBox #959 -- when this option is enabled, the normal behaviour with a box selection dialog can be brought up by holding down CTRL
  • added option to hide a sandbox from the "run in box" dialog -- useful to avoid listing insecure compatibility test boxes for example
  • added box options to system tray #439 #272

Changed

  • changed default "terminate all boxed processes" key from Ctrl+Pause to Ctrl+Alt+Pause #974
  • Start.exe no longer links in unused MFC code, which reduced its file size from over 2.5 MB to below 250 KB
  • updated the main SandMan and tray icon #963
  • improved the box tree-style view

Fixed

  • added additional delay and retries to KmdUtil.exe to mitigate issues when unloading the driver #968
  • fixed issue with SbieCtrl not being properly started after setup #969
  • fixed issue with "explore sandboxed" shell option #972
  • fixed issue when running SandMan elevated #932
  • fixed new box selection dialog showing disabled boxes
  • fixed issue updating box active status

Removed

  • removed Online Armor support as this product is deprecated since 2016

[0.8.6 / 5.50.6] - 2021-07-07

Added

  • added LibreWolf template (by Dyras) #929

Fixed

  • fixed performance bug introduced in 0.8.5

[0.8.5 / 5.50.5] - 2021-07-06

Added

  • added global hotkey to terminate all sandboxed processes (default: Ctrl+Pause)
  • the "Run Sandboxed" dialog can now be handled by the SandMan UI
  • added "AllowBoxedJobs=y" allowing boxed processes to use nested jobs on Windows 8 and later -- Note: this allows Chrome and other programs to use the job system for additional isolation
  • added Librewolf.exe to the list of Firefox derivatives #927
  • added run regedit sandboxed menu command
  • added new support settings tab to SandMan UI for updates and news
  • added code integrity verification to Sbie service and UI
  • added template for Vivaldi Notes (by isaak654) #948

Changed

  • replaced the Process List used by the driver with a much faster Hash Map implementation -- Note: this change provides an almost static system call speed of 1.2µs regardless of the running process count -- The old list, with 100 programs running required 4.5µs; with 200: 12µs; and with 300: 18µs per syscall -- Note: some of the slowdown was also affecting non-sandboxed applications due to how the driver handles certain callbacks
  • replaced the per-process Thread List used by the driver with a much faster Hash Map implementation
  • replaced configuration section list with a hash map to improve configuration performance, and increased line limit to 100000 -- not yet enabled in production build
  • the presence of the default box is only checked on connect
  • the portable directory dialog now shows the directory #924
  • when terminated, boxed processes now first try doing that by terminating the job object
  • the driver now can terminate problematic processes by default without the help of the service
  • the box delete routine now retries up to 10 times, see #954
  • replaced the Process List used by the service with a much faster Hash Map implementation
  • replaced the per-process Thread List used by the service with a much faster Hash Map implementation

Fixed

  • fixed faulty initialization in SetServiceStatus (by flamencist) #921
  • fixed buttons position in Classic UI settings (by isaak654) #914
  • fixed missing password length check in the SandMan UI #925
  • fixed issues opening job objects by name
  • fixed missing permission check when reopening job object handles (thanks Diversenok)
  • fixed issue with some Chromium 90+ hooks affecting the display of PDFs in derived browsers #930 #817
  • fixed issues with reconnecting broken LPC ports used for communication with SbieSvc
  • fixed minor setting issue #957
  • fixed minor UI issue with resource access COM settings #958
  • fixed an issue with NtQueryKey using NtQueryObject instead #951
  • fixed crash in key.c when failing to resolve key paths
  • added workaround for topmost modality issue #873 -- the notification window is not only topmost for 5 seconds
  • fixed an issue deleting directories introduced in 5.49.5
  • fixed an issue when creating box copies

Removed

  • removed switch for "BlockPassword=n" as it does not seem to be working #938 -- it's recommended to use "OpenSamEndpoint=y" to allow password changes in Windows 10

[0.8.2 / 5.50.2] - 2021-06-15

Changed

  • split anti-phishing rules per browser (by isaak654) #910

Fixed

  • properly fixed an issue with Driver Verifier and user handles #906
  • fixed an issue with CreateWindow function introduced with 0.8.0
  • fixed issue with outdated BoxDisplayOrder entries being retained #900

[0.8.1 / 5.50.1] - 2021-06-14

Fixed

  • fixed an issue with Driver Verifier and user handles
  • fixed driver memory leak of FLT_FILE_NAME_INFORMATION objects
  • fixed broken clipboard introduced in 5.50.0 #899
  • fixed DcomLaunch issue on Windows 7 32 bit introduced in 5.50.0 #898

[0.8.0 / 5.50.0] - 2021-06-13

Added

  • Normally Sandboxie applies "Close...=!,..." directives to non-excluded images if they are located in a sandbox -- added 'AlwaysCloseForBoxed=n' to disable this behaviour as it may not be always desired, and it doesn't provide extra security
  • added process image information to SandMan UI
  • localized template categories in the Plus UI #727
  • added "DisableResourceMonitor=y" to disable resource access monitor for selected boxes #886
  • added option to show trace entries only for the selected sandbox #886
  • added "UseVolumeSerialNumbers=y" that allows drive letters to be suffixed with the volume SN in the \drive\ sandbox location -- it helps to avoid files mixed together on multiple pendrives using the same letter -- Note: this option is not compatible with the recovery function of the Classic UI, only SandMan UI is fully compatible
  • added "ForceRestart=PicoTorrent.exe" to the PicoTorrent template in order to fix a compatibility issue #720
  • added localization support for RPC templates (by isaak654) #736

Changed

  • portable clean-up message now has yes/no/cancel options #874
  • consolidated Proc_CreateProcessInternalW and Proc_CreateProcessInternalW_RS5 to remove duplicate code
  • the ElevateCreateProcess fix, as sometimes applied by the Program Compatibility Assistant, will no longer be emulated by default #858 -- use 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=y' or 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=program.exe,y' to enable it
  • trace log gets disabled only when it has no entries and the logging is stopped

Fixed

  • fixed APC issue with the new global hook emulation mechanism and WoW64 processes #780 #779
  • fixed IPv6 issues with BlockPort options
  • fixed an issue with CheatEngine when "OpenWinClass=*" was specified #786
  • fixed memory corruption in SbieDrv #838
  • fixed crash issue with process elevation on CreateProcess calls #858
  • fixed process elevation when running in the built-in administrator account #3
  • fixed template preview resetting unsaved entries in box options window #621

[0.7.5 / 5.49.8] - 2021-06-05

Added

  • clipboard access for a sandbox can now be disabled with "OpenClipboard=n" #794

Changed

  • now the OpenBluetooth template is enabled by default for compatibility with Unity games #799
  • "PreferExternalManifest=program.exe,y" can now be set on a per-process basis

Fixed

  • fixed compiler issues with the most recent VS2019 update
  • fixed issue with Vivaldi browser #821
  • fixed some issues with box options in the Plus UI #879
  • fixed some issues with hardware acceleration in Chromium based browsers #795
  • the "Stop All" command now issues "KmdUtil scandll" first to solve issues when the SbieDll.dll is in use
  • workaround for Electron apps, by forcing an additional command line argument on the GPU renderer process #547 #310 #215
  • fixed issue with Software Compatibility tab that doesn't always show template names correctly #774

[0.7.4 / 5.49.7] - 2021-04-11

Added

  • added option to disable file migration prompt in the Plus UI with PromptForFileMigration=n #643
  • added UI options for various security isolation features
  • added missing functionality to set template values in the Plus UI
  • added templates for Popcorn-Time, Clementine Music Player, Strawberry Music Player, 32-bit MPC-HC (by Dyras) #726 #737

Changed

  • align default settings of AutoRecover and Favourites to the Plus version (thanks isaak654) #747
  • list of email clients and browsers is now centralized in Dll_GetImageType
  • localstore.rdf reference in Templates.ini was replaced with xulstore.json (by isaak654) #751

Fixed

  • fixed minor issue with logging internet blocks
  • fixed issue with file recovery when located on a network share #711
  • fixed UI issue with CallTrace #769
  • fixed sandbox shortcuts receiving double extension upon creation #770
  • fixed misplaced labels in the Classic UI (thanks isaak654) #759
  • fixed separator line in SbieCtrl (thanks isaak654) #761
  • fixed broken paths in The Bat! template (by isaak654) #756
  • fixed issue about media players that attempt to write unneeded media files inside the box (by Dyras) #743 #536

[0.7.3 / 5.49.5] - 2021-03-27

Added

  • added "UseSbieWndStation=y" to emulate CreateDesktop for selected processes, not only Firefox and Chrome #635
  • added option to drop the console host process integrity, now you can use "DropConHostIntegrity=y" #678
  • added option to easily add local templates
  • added new torrent clients and media players templates (by Dyras) #719

Changed

  • reworked window hooking mechanism to improve performance #697 #519 #662 #69 #109 #193 -- resolves issues with file save dialogs taking 30+ seconds to open -- this fix greatly improves the win32 GUI performance of sandboxed processes
  • reworked RPC resolver to be ini-configurable -- the following options are now deprecated: --- "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,n", so use "RpcPortBinding=some.dll,*,TimeOut=y" --- "OpenUPnP=y", "OpenBluetooth=y", "OpenSmartCard=n", so use the new RPC templates instead -- See Templates.ini for usage examples

Fixed

  • fixed process-specific hooks being applied to all processes in a given sandbox
  • fixed issue with messages and templates sometimes not being properly displayed in the SandMan UI
  • fixed issue with compatibility settings not being applied properly
  • fixed auto delete issue that got introduced with 0.7.1 #637
  • fixed issue with NtSetInformationFile, FileDispositionInformation resulting in Opera installer failing
  • fixed issue with MacType introduced in the 0.7.2 build #676
  • fixed global sandboxed windows hooks not working when window rename option is disabled
  • fixed issue with saving local templates
  • fixed issue when using runas to start a process that was created outside of the Sandboxie supervision #688 -- since the runas facility is not accessible by default, this did not constitute a security issue -- to enable runas functionality, add "OpenIpcPath=\RPC Control\SECLOGON" to your Sandboxie.ini -- please take note that doing so may open other yet unknown issues
  • fixed a driver compatibility issue with Windows 10 32 bit Insider Preview Build 21337
  • fixed issues with driver signature for Windows 7

[0.7.2 / 5.49.0] - 2021-03-04

Added

  • added option to alter reported Windows version "OverrideOsBuild=7601" for Windows 7 SP1 #605
  • the trace log can now be structured like a tree with processes as root items and threads as branches

Changed

  • SandboxieCrypto now always migrates the CatRoot2 files in order to prevent locking of real files
  • greatly improved trace log performance
  • MSI Server can now run with the "FakeAdminRights=y" and "DropAdminRights=y" options #600 -- special service allowance for the MSI Server can be disabled with "MsiInstallerExemptions=n"
  • changed SCM access check behaviour; non elevated users can now start services with a user token -- elevation is now only required to start services with a system token
  • reworked the trace log mechanism to be more verbose
  • reworked RPC mechanism to be more flexible

Fixed

  • fixed issues with some installers introduced in 5.48.0 #595
  • fixed "add user to sandbox" in the Plus UI #597
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: the HostInjectDll mechanism allowed for local privilege escalation (thanks hg421)
  • Classic UI no longer allows to create a sandbox with an invalid or reserved device name #649

[0.7.1 / 5.48.5] - 2021-02-21

Added

  • enhanced RpcMgmtSetComTimeout handling with "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,n" -- this option allows to specify if RpcMgmtSetComTimeout should be used or not for each individual dll -- this setting takes precedence over hard-coded and per-process presets -- "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll" and "UseRpcMgmtSetComTimeout=some.dll,y" are equivalent
  • added "FakeAdminRights=y" option that makes processes think they have admin permissions in a given box -- this option is recommended to be used in combination with "DropAdminRights=y" to improve security -- with "FakeAdminRights=y" and "DropAdminRights=y" installers should still work
  • added RPC support for SSDP API (the Simple Service Discovery Protocol), you can enable it with "OpenUPnP=y"

Changed

  • SbieCrypto no longer triggers message 1313
  • changed enum process API; now more than 511 processes per box can be enumerated (no limit)
  • reorganized box settings a bit
  • made COM tracing more verbose
  • "RpcMgmtSetComTimeout=y" is now again the default behaviour, it seems to cause less issues overall

Fixed

  • fixed issues with webcam access when the DevCMApi filtering is in place
  • fixed issue with free download manager for 'AppXDeploymentClient.dll', so RpcMgmtSetComTimeout=y will be used by default for this one #573
  • fixed not all WinRM files were blocked by the driver, with "BlockWinRM=n" this file block can be disabled
  • fixed Sandboxie Classic crash when saving any option in Sandbox Settings -> Appearance (by typpos) #586

[0.7.0 / 5.48.0] - 2021-02-14

Added

  • sandboxed indicator for tray icons, the tooltip now contains [#] if enabled
  • the trace log buffer can now be adjusted with "TraceBufferPages=2560" -- the value denotes the count of 4K large pages to be used; here for a total of 10 MB
  • new functionality for the list finder

Changed

  • improved RPC debugging
  • improved IPC handling around RpcMgmtSetComTimeout; "RpcMgmtSetComTimeout=n" is now the default behaviour -- required exceptions have been hard-coded for specific calling DLLs
  • the LogApi dll is now using Sbie's tracing facility to log events instead of its own pipe server

Fixed

  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: elevated sandboxed processes could access volumes/disks for reading (thanks hg421) -- this protection option can be disabled by using "AllowRawDiskRead=y"
  • fixed crash issue around SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID observed with GoogleUpdate.exe
  • fixed issue with Resource Monitor sort by timestamp
  • fixed invalid Opera bookmarks path (by isaak654) #542
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: a race condition in the driver allowed to obtain an elevated rights handle to a process (thanks typpos) #549
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: "\RPC Control\samss lpc" is now filtered by the driver (thanks hg421) #553 -- this allowed elevated processes to change passwords, delete users and alike; to disable filtering use "OpenSamEndpoint=y"
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: "\Device\DeviceApi\CMApi" is now filtered by the driver (thanks hg421) #552 -- this allowed elevated processes to change hardware configuration; to disable filtering use "OpenDevCMApi=y"

[0.6.7 / 5.47.1] - 2021-02-01

Added

  • added UI language auto-detection

Fixed

  • fixed Brave.exe now being properly recognized as Chrome-, not Firefox-based
  • fixed issue introduced in 0.6.5 with recent Edge builds -- the 0.6.5 behaviour can be set on a per-process basis using "RpcMgmtSetComTimeout=POPPeeper.exe,n"
  • fixed grouping issues #445
  • fixed main window restore state from tray #288

[0.6.5 / 5.47.0] - 2021-01-31

Added

  • added detection for Waterfox.exe, Palemoon.exe and Basilisk.exe Firefox forks as well as Brave.exe #468
  • added Bluetooth API support, IPC port can be opened with "OpenBluetooth=y" #319 -- this should resolve issues with many Unity games hanging on startup for a long time
  • added enhanced RPC/IPC interface tracing
  • when DefaultBox is not found by the SandMan UI, it will be recreated
  • "Disable Forced Programs" time is now saved and reloaded

Changed

  • reduced SandMan CPU usage
  • Sandboxie.ini and Templates.ini can now be UTF-8 encoded #461 #197 -- this feature is experimental, files without a UTF-8 Signature should be recognized also -- "ByteOrderMark=yes" is obsolete, Sandboxie.ini is now always saved with a BOM/Signature
  • legacy language files can now be UTF-8 encoded
  • reworked file migration behaviour, removed hardcoded lists in favour of templates #441 -- you can now use "CopyAlways=", "DontCopy=" and "CopyEmpty=" that support the same syntax as "OpenFilePath=" -- "CopyBlockDenyWrite=program.exe,y" makes a write open call to a file that won't be copied fail instead of turning it read-only
  • removed hardcoded SkipHook list in favour of templates

Fixed

  • fixed old memory pool leak in the Sbie driver #444
  • fixed issue with item selection in the access restrictions UI
  • fixed updater crash in SbieCtrl.exe #450
  • fixed issues with RPC calls introduced in Sbie 5.33.1
  • fixed recently broken 'terminate all' command
  • fixed a couple minor UI issues with SandMan UI
  • fixed IPC issue with Windows 7 and 8 resulting in process termination
  • fixed "recover to" functionality

[0.6.0 / 5.46.5] - 2021-01-25

Added

  • added confirmation prompts to terminate all commands
  • added window title to boxed process info #360
  • added WinSpy based sandboxed window finder #351
  • added option to view disabled boxes and double click on box to enable it

Changed

  • "Reset Columns" now resizes them to fit the content, and it can now be localized #426
  • modal windows are now centered to the parent #417
  • improved new box window #417

Fixed

  • fixed issues with window modality #409
  • fixed issues when main window was set to be always on top #417
  • fixed a driver issue with Windows 10 insider build 21286
  • fixed issues with snapshot dialog #416
  • fixed an issue when writing to a path that already exists in the snapshot but not outside #415

[0.5.5 / 5.46.4] - 2021-01-17

Added

  • added "SandboxService=..." to force selected services to be started in the sandbox
  • added template clean-up functionality to Plus UI
  • added internet prompt to now also allow internet access permanently
  • added browse button for box root folder in the SandMan UI #382
  • added explorer info message #352
  • added option to keep the SandMan UI always on top
  • allow drag and drop file onto SandMan.exe to run it sandboxed #355
  • added start SandMan UI when a sandboxed application starts #367
  • recovery window can now list all files
  • added file counter to recovery window
  • when "NoAddProcessToJob=y" is specified, Chrome and related browsers now can fully use the job system -- Note: "NoAddProcessToJob=y" reduces the box isolation, but the affected functions are mostly covered by UIPI anyway
  • added optimized default column widths to Sbie view
  • added template support for Yandex and Ungoogled Chromium browsers (by isaak654)

Changed

  • updated templates with multiple browsers fixes (thanks isaak654)
  • when trying to take a snapshot of an empty sandbox a proper error message is displayed #381
  • new layout for the recovery window
  • Sbie view sorting is now case insensitive

Fixed

  • fixed issue child window closing terminating application when main was hidden #349
  • fixed issues with non modal windows #349
  • fixed issues connecting to driver in portable mode
  • fixed minor issues with snapshot window
  • fixed missing error message when attempting to create an already existing sandbox #359
  • fixed issue allowing to save setting when a sandbox was already deleted #359
  • fixed issues with disabled items in dark mode #359
  • fixed some dialogs not closing when pressing Esc #359
  • fixed tab stops on many windows

[0.5.4d / 5.46.3] - 2021-01-11

Changed

  • improved access tracing, removed redundant entries
  • OpenIpcPath=\BaseNamedObjects[CoreUI]-* is now hardcoded in the driver no need for the template entry
  • WindowsFontCache is now open by default
  • refactored some IPC code in the driver

Fixed

  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: the registry isolation could be bypassed, present since Windows 10 Creators Update
  • fixed creation time not always being properly updated in the SandMan UI

[0.5.4c / 5.46.2] - 2021-01-10

Added

  • added "CallTrace=*" to log all system calls to the access log

Changed

  • improved IPC logging code
  • improved MSG_2101 logging

Fixed

  • fixed more issues with IPC tracing
  • fixed SBIE2101 issue with Chrome and derivatives

[0.5.4b / 5.46.1] - 2021-01-08

Added

  • added "RunServiceAsSystem=..." allows specific named services to be run as system

Changed

  • refactored some code around SCM access

Fixed

  • fixed a crash issue in SbieSvc.exe introduced with the last build
  • fixed issue with SandMan UI update check
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: a Sandboxed process could start sandboxed as system even with DropAdminRights in place

Removed

  • removed "ProtectRpcSs=y" due to incompatibility with new isolation defaults

[0.5.4 / 5.46.0] - 2021-01-06

Added

  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: Sandboxie now strips particularly problematic privileges from sandboxed system tokens -- with those a process could attempt to bypass the sandbox isolation (thanks Diversenok) -- old legacy behaviour can be enabled with "StripSystemPrivileges=n" (absolutely NOT Recommended)
  • added new isolation options "ClosePrintSpooler=y" and "OpenSmartCard=n" -- those resources are open by default, but for a hardened box it is desired to close them
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: added print spooler filter to prevent printers from being set up outside the sandbox -- the filter can be disabled with "OpenPrintSpooler=y"
  • added overwrite prompt when recovering an already existing file
  • added "StartProgram=", "StartService=" and "AutoExec=" options to the SandMan UI
  • added more compatibility templates (thanks isaak654) #294

Changed

  • Changed Emulated SCM behaviour, boxed services are no longer by default started as boxed system -- use "RunServicesAsSystem=y" to enable the old legacy behaviour -- Note: sandboxed services with a system token are still sandboxed and restricted -- However not granting them a system token in the first place removes possible exploit vectors -- Note: this option is not compatible with "ProtectRpcSs=y" and takes precedence!
  • reworked dynamic IPC port handling
  • improved Resource Monitor status strings

Fixed

  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: processes could spawn processes outside the sandbox (thanks Diversenok)
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: bug in the dynamic IPC port handling allowed to bypass IPC isolation
  • fixed issue with IPC tracing
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: CVE-2019-13502 "\RPC Control\LSARPC_ENDPOINT" is now filtered by the driver (thanks Diversenok) -- this allowed some system options to be changed, to disable filtering use "OpenLsaEndpoint=y"
  • fixed hooking issues SBIE2303 with Chrome, Edge and possibly others #68 #166
  • fixed failed check for running processes when performing snapshot operations
  • fixed some box option checkboxes were not properly initialized
  • fixed unavailable options are not properly disabled when SandMan is not connected to the driver
  • fixed MSI installer issue, not being able to create "C:\Config.msi" folder on Windows 20H2 #219
  • added missing localization to generic list commands
  • fixed issue with "iconcache_*" when running sandboxed explorer
  • fixed more issues with groups

[0.5.3b / 5.45.2] - 2021-01-02

Added

  • added settings for the portable boxed root folder option
  • added process name to resource log
  • added command line column to the process view in the SandMan UI

Fixed

  • fixed a few issues with group handling #262
  • fixed issue with GetRawInputDeviceInfo when running a 32 bit program on a 64 bit system
  • fixed issue when pressing apply in the "Resource Access" tab; the last edited value was not always applied
  • fixed issue merging entries in Resource Access Monitor

[0.5.3a / 5.45.2] - 2020-12-29

Added

  • added prompt to choose if links in the SandMan UI should be opened in a sandboxed or unsandboxed browser #273
  • added more recovery options
  • added "ClosedClsid=" to block COM objects from being used when they cause compatibility issues
  • added "ClsidTrace=*" option to trace COM usage
  • added "ClosedRT=" option to block access to problematic Windows RT interfaces
  • added option to make a link for any selected process to SandMan UI
  • added option to reset all hidden messages
  • added more process presets "force program" and "allow internet access"
  • added "SpecialImage=chrome,some_electron_app.exe" option to Sandboxie.ini, valid image types "chrome", "firefox" -- with this option you can enable special hardcoded workarounds to new obscure forks of those browsers
  • added German translation (thanks bastik-1001) to the SandMan UI
  • added Russian translation (thanks lufog) to the SandMan UI
  • added Portuguese translation (thanks JNylson ) to the SandMan UI

Changed

  • changed docs and update URLs to the new sandboxie-plus.com domain
  • greatly improved the setup script (thanks mpheath)
  • "OpenClsid=" and "ClosedClsid=" now support specifying a program or group name
  • by default, when started in portable mode, the sandbox folder will be located in the parent directory of the Sandboxie instance

Fixed

  • grouping menu not fully working in the new SandMan UI #277
  • fixed not being able to set quick recovery in SandMan UI
  • fixed resource leak when loading process icons in SandMan UI
  • fixed issue with OpenToken debug options
  • fixed Chrome crashing on websites that cause the invocation of "FindAppUriHandlersAsync" #198
  • fixed issue connecting to the driver when starting in portable mode
  • fixed missing template setup when creating new boxes

removed

  • removed obsolete "OpenDefaultClsid=n" use "ClosedClsid=" with the appropriate values instead
  • removed suspend/resume menu entry, pooling that state wastes substantial CPU cycles; use task explorer for that functionality

[0.5.2a / 5.45.1] - 2020-12-23

Fixed

  • fixed translation support in the SandMan UI
  • fixed sandboxed explorer issue #289
  • fixed simplified Chinese localization

[0.5.2 / 5.45.1] - 2020-12-23

Added

  • added advanced new box creation dialog to SandMan UI
  • added show/hide tray context menu entry
  • added refresh button to file recovery dialog
  • added mechanism to load icons from {install-dir}/Icons/{icon}.png for UI customization
  • added tray indicator to show disabled forced program status in the SandMan UI
  • added program name suggestions to box options in SandMan UI
  • added saving of column sizes in the options window

Changed

  • reorganized the advanced box options a bit
  • changed icons (thanks Valinwolf for picking the new ones) #235
  • updated Templates.ini (thanks isaak654) #256 #258
  • increased max value for disable forced process time in SandMan UI

Fixed

  • fixed BSOD introduced in 5.45.0 when using Windows 10 "core isolation" #221
  • fixed minor issue with lingering/leader processes
  • fixed menu issue in SandMan UI
  • fixed issue with stop behaviour page in SandMan UI
  • fixed issue with Plus installer not displaying KmdUtil window
  • fixed SandMan UI saving UI settings on Windows shutdown
  • fixed issue with Plus installer autorun #247
  • fixed issue with legacy installer not removing all files
  • fixed a driver compatibility issue with Windows 20H1 and later #228 -- this solves "stop pending", LINE messenger hanging and other issues...
  • fixed quick recovery issue in SbieCtrl.exe introduced in 5.45.0 #224
  • fixed issue advanced hide process settings not saving
  • fixed some typos in the UI (thanks isaak654) #252 #253 #254
  • fixed issue with GetRawInputDeviceInfo failing when boxed processes are put in a job object #176 #233 -- this fix resolves issues with CP2077 and other games not getting keyboard input (thanks Rostok)
  • fixed failing ClipCursor won't longer span the message log
  • fixed issue with adding recovery folders in SandMan UI
  • fixed issue with Office 2019 template when using a non-default Sbie install location
  • fixed issue setting last access attribute on sandboxed folders #218
  • fixed issue with process start signal

[0.5.1 / 5.45.0] - 2020-12-12

Added

  • added simple view mode

Changed

  • updated SandMan UI to use Qt5.15.1

Fixed

  • fixed crash issue with progress dialog
  • fixed progress dialog cancel button not working for update checker
  • fixed issue around NtQueryDirectoryFile when deleting sandbox content
  • fixed dark theme in the notification window
  • fixed issue with disable force programs tray menu

[0.5.0 / 5.45.0] - 2020-12-06

Added

  • added new notification window
  • added user interactive control mechanism when using the new SandMan UI -- when a file exceeds the copy limit instead of failing, the user is prompted if the file should be copied or not -- when internet access is blocked it now can be exempted in real time by the user
  • added missing file recovery and auto/quick recovery functionality #188 #178
  • added silent MSG_1399 boxed process start notification to keep track of short lived boxed processes
  • added ability to prevent system wide process starts, Sandboxie can now instead of just alerting also block processed on the alert list -- set "StartRunAlertDenied=y" to enable process blocking
  • the process start alert/block mechanism can now also handle folders use "AlertFolder=..."
  • added ability to merge snapshots #151
  • added icons to the sandbox context menu in the new UI
  • added more advanced options to the sandbox options window
  • added file migration progress indicator
  • added more run commands and custom run commands per sandbox -- the box settings users can now specify programs to be available from the box run menu -- also processes can be pinned to that list from the presets menu
  • added more Windows 10 specific template presets
  • added ability to create desktop shortcuts to sandboxed items
  • added icons to box option tabs
  • added box grouping
  • added new debug option "DebugTrace=y" to log debug output to the trace log
  • added check for updates to the new SandMan UI
  • added check for updates to the legacy SbieCtrl UI

Changed

  • File migration limit can now be disabled by specifying "CopyLimitKb=-1" #526
  • improved and refactored message logging mechanism, reducing memory usage by factor of 2
  • terminated boxed processes are now kept listed for a couple of seconds
  • reworked sandbox deletion mechanism of the new UI
  • restructured sandbox options window
  • SbieDLL.dll can now be compiled with an up to date ntdll.lib (Thanks to TechLord from Team-IRA for help)
  • improved automated driver self repair

Fixed

  • fixed issues migrating files > 4GB
  • fixed an issue that would allow a malicious application to bypass the internet blockade
  • fixed issue when logging messages from a non-sandboxed process, added process_id parameter to API_LOG_MESSAGE_ARGS
  • fixed issues with localization
  • fixed issue using file recovery in legacy UI SbieCtrl.exe when "SeparateUserFolders=n" is set
  • when a program is blocked from starting due to restrictions no redundant messages are issues anymore
  • fixed UI not properly displaying async errors
  • fixed issues when a snapshot operation failed
  • fixed some special cases of IpcPath and WinClass in the new UI
  • fixed driver issues with WHQL passing compatibility testing
  • fixed issues with Classic installer

[0.4.5 / 5.44.1] - 2020-11-16

Added

  • added "Terminate all processes" and "disable forced programs" commands to tray menu in SandMan UI
  • program start restrictions settings now can be switched between a white list and a black list -- programs can be terminated and blacklisted from the context menu
  • added additional process context menu options, lingering and leader process can be now set from menu
  • added option to view template presets for any given box
  • added text filter to templates view
  • added new compatibility templates: -- Windows 10 core UI component: OpenIpcPath=\BaseNamedObjects[CoreUI]-* solving issues with Chinese Input and Emojis #120 #88 -- Firefox Quantum, access to Windows’ FontCachePort for compatibility with Windows 7
  • added experimental debug option "OriginalToken=y" which lets sandboxed processes retain their original unrestricted token -- This option is comparable with "OpenToken=y" and is intended only for testing and debugging, it BREAKS most SECURITY guarantees (!)
  • added debug option "NoSandboxieDesktop=y" it disables the desktop proxy mechanism -- Note: without an unrestricted token with this option applications won't be able to start
  • added debug option "NoSysCallHooks=y" it disables the sys call processing by the driver -- Note: without an unrestricted token with this option applications won't be able to start
  • added ability to record verbose access traces to the Resource Monitor -- use ini options "FileTrace=", "PipeTrace=", "KeyTrace=", "IpcTrace=", "GuiTrace=" to record all events -- replace "" to log only: "A" - allowed, "D" - denied, or "I" - ignore events
  • added ability to record debug output strings to the Resource Monitor -- use ini option DebugTrace=y to enable

Changed

  • AppUserModelID string no longer contains Sandboxie version string
  • now by default Sbie's application manifest hack is disabled, as it causes problems with version checking on Windows 10 -- to enable old behaviour add "PreferExternalManifest=y" to the global or the box specific ini section
  • the resource log mechanism can now handle multiple strings to reduce on string copy operations

Fixed

  • fixed issue with disabling some restriction settings failed
  • fixed disabling of internet block from the presets menu sometimes failed
  • the software compatibility list in the SandMan UI now shows the proper template names
  • fixed use of freed memory in the driver
  • replaced swprintf with snwprintf to prevent potential buffer overflow in SbieDll.dll
  • fixed bad list performance with resource log and API log in SandMan UI

[0.4.4 / 5.44.0] - 2020-11-03

Added

  • added SbieLdr (experimental)

Changed

  • moved code injection mechanism from SbieSvc to SbieDll
  • moved function hooking mechanism from SbieDrv to SbieDll
  • introduced a new driverless method to resolve wow64 ntdll base address

removed

  • removed support for Windows Vista x64

[0.4.3 / 5.43.7] - 2020-11-03

Added

  • added disable forced programs menu command to the SandMan UI

Fixed

  • fixed file rename bug introduced with an earlier Driver Verifier fix #174 #153
  • fixed issue saving access lists
  • fixed issue with program groups parsing in the SandMan UI
  • fixed issue with internet access restriction options #177 #185
  • fixed issue deleting sandbox when located on a drive directly #139

[0.4.2 / 5.43.6] - 2020-10-10

Added

  • added explore box content menu option

Fixed

  • fixed thread handle leak in SbieSvc and other components #144
  • msedge.exe is now categorized as a Chromium derivate
  • fixed Chrome 86+ compatibility bug with Chrome's own sandbox #149

[0.4.1 / 5.43.5] - 2020-09-12

Added

  • added core version compatibility check to SandMan UI
  • added shell integration options to SbiePlus

Changed

  • SbieCtrl does not longer auto show the tutorial on first start
  • when hooking to the trampoline, the migrated section of the original function is no longer noped out -- it caused issues with unity games, will be investigated and re-enabled later

Fixed

  • fixed colour issue with vertical tabs in dark mode
  • fixed wrong path separators when adding new forced folders
  • fixed directory listing bug introduced in 5.43
  • fixed issues with settings window when not being connected to driver
  • fixed issue when starting SandMan UI as admin
  • fixed auto content delete not working with SandMan UI

[0.4.0 / 5.43] - 2020-09-05

Added

  • added a proper custom installer to the Plus release
  • added sandbox snapshot functionality to Sbie core -- filesystem is saved incrementally, the snapshots built upon each other -- each snapshot gets a full copy of the box registry for now -- each snapshot can have multiple children snapshots
  • added access status to Resource Monitor
  • added setting to change border width #113
  • added snapshot manager UI to SandMan
  • added template to enable authentication with an Yubikey or comparable 2FA device
  • added UI for program alert
  • added software compatibility options to the UI

Changed

  • SandMan UI now handles deletion of sandbox content on its own
  • no longer adding redundant resource accesses as new events

Fixed

  • fixed issues when hooking functions from delay loaded libraries
  • fixed issues when hooking an already hooked function
  • fixed issues with the new box settings editor

Removed

  • removes deprecated workaround in the hooking mechanism for an obsolete anti-malware product

[0.3.5 / 5.42.1] - 2020-07-19

Added

  • added settings window
  • added translation support
  • added dark theme
  • added auto start option
  • added sandbox options
  • added debug option "NoAddProcessToJob=y"

Changed

  • improved empty sandbox tray icon
  • improved message parsing
  • updated homepage links

Fixed

  • fixed ini issue with SandMan.exe when renaming sandboxes
  • fixed ini auto reload bug introduced in the last build
  • fixed issue when hooking delayed loaded libraries

[0.3 / 5.42] - 2020-07-04

Added

  • API_QUERY_PROCESS_INFO can be now used to get the original process token of sandboxed processes -- Note: this capability is used by TaskExplorer to allow inspecting sandbox internal tokens
  • added option "KeepTokenIntegrity=y" to make the Sbie token keep its initial integrity level (debug option) -- Note: Do NOT USE Debug Options if you don't know their security implications (!)
  • added process id to log messages very useful for debugging
  • added finder to resource log
  • added option to hide host processes "HideHostProcess=[name]" -- Note: Sbie hides by default processes from other boxes, this behaviour can now be controlled with "HideOtherBoxes=n"
  • Sandboxed RpcSs and DcomLaunch can now be run as system with the option "ProtectRpcSs=y" however this breaks sandboxed explorer and other
  • Built In Clsid whitelist can now be disabled with "OpenDefaultClsid=n"
  • Processes can be now terminated with the del key, and require a confirmation
  • added sandboxed window border display to SandMan.exe
  • added notification for Sbie log messages
  • added Sandbox Presets sub menu allowing to quickly change some settings -- Enable/Disable API logging, logapi_dll's are now distributed with SbiePlus -- And other: Drop admin rights; Block/Allow internet access; Block/Allow access to files on the network
  • added more info to the sandbox status column
  • added path column to SbieModel
  • added info tooltips in SbieView

Changed

  • reworked ApiLog, added PID and PID filter
  • auto config reload on in change is now delayed by 500ms to not reload multiple times on incremental changes
  • Sandbox names now replace "_" with " " for display allowing to use names that are made of separated words

Fixed

  • added missing PreferExternalManifest initialization to portable mode
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: fixed permission issues with sandboxed system processes -- Note: you can use "ExposeBoxedSystem=y" for the old behaviour (debug option)
  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: fixed missing SCM access check for sandboxed services (thanks Diversenok) -- Note: to disable the access check use "UnrestrictedSCM=y" (debug option)
  • fixed missing initialization in service server that caused sandboxed programs to crash when querying service status
  • fixed many bugs that caused the SbieDrv.sys to BSOD when running with Driver Verifier enabled #57 -- 0xF6 in GetThreadTokenOwnerPid and File_Api_Rename -- missing non optional parameter for FltGetFileNameInformation in File_PreOperation -- 0xE3 in Key_StoreValue and Key_PreDataInject

[0.2.2 / 5.41.2] - 2020-06-19

Added

  • added option "SeparateUserFolders=n" to no longer have the user profile files stored separately in the sandbox
  • added "SandboxieLogon=y" - it makes processes run under the SID of the "Sandboxie" user instead of the Anonymous user -- Note: the global option "AllowSandboxieLogon=y" must be enabled, the "Sandboxie" user account must be manually created first and the driver reloaded, else process start will fail
  • improved debugging around process creation errors in the driver

Fixed

  • fixed some log messages going lost after driver reload
  • found a workable fix for the MSI installer issue, see Proc_CreateProcessInternalW_RS5

[0.2.1 / 5.41.1] - 2020-06-18

Added

  • added different sandbox icons for different types -- Red LogAPI/BSA enabled -- more to come :D
  • added progress window for async operations that take time
  • added DPI awareness #56
  • the driver file is now obfuscated to avoid false positives
  • additional debug options to Sandboxie.ini OpenToken=y that combines UnrestrictedToken=y and UnfilteredToken=y -- Note: using these options weakens the sandboxing, they are intended for debugging and may be used for better application virtualization later

Changed

  • SbieDll.dll when processing InjectDll now looks in the SbieHome folder for the DLLs if the entered path starts with a backslash -- i.e. "InjectDll=\LogAPI\i386\logapi32v.dll" or "InjectDll64=\LogAPI\amd64\logapi64v.dll"

Fixed

  • IniWatcher did not work in portable mode
  • service path fix broke other services, now properly fixed, maybe
  • found workaround for the MSI installer issue

[0.2 / 5.41.0] - 2020-06-08

Added

  • IniWatcher, no more clicking reload, the ini is now reloaded automatically every time it changes
  • added Maintenance menu to the Sandbox menu, allowing to install/uninstall and start/stop Sandboxie driver, service
  • SandMan.exe now is packed with Sbie files and when no Sbie is installed acts as a portable installation
  • added option to clean-up logs

Changed

  • Sbie driver now first checks the home path for the Sbie ini before checking SystemRoot

Fixed

  • FIXED SECURITY ISSUE: sandboxed processes could obtain a write handle on non sandboxed processes (thanks Diversenok) -- this allowed to inject code in non sandboxed processes
  • fixed issue boxed services not starting when the path contained a space
  • NtQueryInformationProcess now returns the proper sandboxed path for sandboxed processes

[0.1 / 5.40.2] - 2020-06-01

Added

  • created a new Qt based UI names SandMan (Sandboxie Manager)
  • Resource Monitor now shows the PID
  • added basic API call log using updated BSA LogApiDll

Changed

  • reworked Resource Monitor to work with multiple event consumers
  • reworked log to work with multiple event consumers

[5.40.1] - 2020-04-10

Added

  • "Other" type for the Resource Access Monitor -- added call to StartService to the logged Resources

Fixed

  • fixed "Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" that got introduced with Windows 1903