Sandboxie/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

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

[1.5.0 / 5.60.0] - 2022-09-??

Added

• Added support for Windows on ARM64 #1321 #645 -- Ported SbieDrv for ARM64 -- Ported low level injection mechanism for ARM64/ARM64EC -- Ported syscall hooks for ARM64/ARM64EC -- Ported SbieDll.dll to ARM64/ARM64EC -- Note: ARM32 on ARM64 is not implemented and will terminate with message SBIE2338 -- Note: When Sandboxie is running, it disables the use of CHPE binaries for x86 processes globally, this is required for the forced processes functionality. This behaviour can be disabled by adding the global option "DisableCHPE=n" to the Sandboxie.ini, then x86 processes started outside the sandbox, instead of being forced, will be terminated with message SBIE2338

fixed

• fixed issue with Win32 hooks in x86 applications

Changed

• reworked API compatibility check

[1.4.2 / 5.59.2] - 2022-10-10

Added

• added tooltips to resource access modes #2300
• added UI option to control ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix #2302
• added message 2226 if a process needs 'ApplyElevateCreateProcessFix=y'

Changed

• moved Restrictions tab from the new Security page back to the General page

Fixed

• fixed wrong button captions in the breakout process page
• fixed issue with saving box recovery options
• fixed the display problem of SandMan #2306 (thanks okrc)
• fixed theme not auto-changing #2307
• fixed issue with saving SandMan window state on Windows shutdown
• fixed miscellaneous minor issues #2301
• fixed issue with Microsoft Edge introduced in 106.x #2325
• fixed Vivaldi hooking issue, UseVivaldiWorkaround is no longer needed #1783
• fixed issues with miscellaneous tab on the advanced options page #2315

[1.4.1 / 5.59.1] - 2022-10-05

Added

• added dark title bar support for Windows 11 #2299

Changed

• in Sbie 5.28 and later WinInetCache is open, which breaks IE's source view, therefore it can now be disabled with 'CloseWinInetCache=y'

Fixed

• fixed WarnProcess and WarnFolder not working with certain configurations

[1.4.0 / 5.59.0] - 2022-09-30

Added

• added integrated run from start menu #1836
• added start menu enumeration #1570
• added UI for breakout processes #1904
• added option to customize double-click action per sandbox
• added new miscellaneous tab in the advanced options tab allowing to configure specific processes and other advanced options
• added "SeparateUserFolders=y" and "SandboxieLogon=y" to the sandbox options dialog
• added icons to the section labels on the option pages

Changed

• prepared for Qt 6.3.1
• restructured the general settings page
• restructured the sandbox options page, added a new tab and moved some of the advanced options there

Fixed

• fixed menu bar issue in Plus UI #2280 (thanks okrc)

[1.3.5 / 5.58.5] - 2022-09-26

Added

• added localization to Windows 11 shell menu #2229

Changed

• improved recovery window behaviour in Plus UI #2266

Fixed

• fixed issues with stale data in Sandboxie-Plus.ini #2248 (thanks okrc)
• fixed issue with dummy manifests #2252
• fixed issue with XYplorer #2230
• fixed crash in Plus UI e9e21c2
• fixed m_pCleanUpButton is displayed empty when NoIcons=1 #2273 (thanks okrc)

[1.3.4 / 5.58.4] - 2022-09-19

Added

• Added NoRenameWinClass to the Plus UI
• Added Windows.UI.* to the list of hardcoded well-known classes to resolve issues with WinUI apps #2109

Changed

• NoRenameWinClass now supports wildcards

Fixed

• fixed issue with default box not being detected on start #2195
• fixed move sandbox menu issue #2225 (thanks okrc)
• fixed issues with stale data in Sandboxie-Plus.ini #2234 (thanks okrc)
• fixed autostart issue #2219
• fixed firewall UI issue, all programs entries were missing *, prefix #2247
• fixed BlockPorts template with a missing *, prefix 4420ba4
• fixed issues with various Electron apps #2217 #2235 #2201 #2166 -- now the default behaviour is UseElectronWorkaround=n

Removed

• removed obsolete VPNTunnel template

[1.3.3 / 5.58.3] - 2022-09-12

Added

• added domain\user notation when the LogFile registry setting is applied as workaround for #2207 -- usage: in "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SbieSvc" add REG_SZ "LogFile" with "3;[path]\Sandboxie.log"
• added option to block host processes from accessing sandboxed ones #2132 -- usage: DenyHostAccess=Program.exe,y -- note: by default, this protection only applies for write access, that is, unsandboxed processes will still be able to obtain read-only access -- to prevent host processes from obtaining read access, ConfidentialBox=y must also be set, which require a supporter certificate
• added compatibility template for ReHIPS
• added creation of all default folders in privacy box type #2218

Changed

• improved SandMan settings behaviour for non admin users #2123

Fixed

• fixed issues with group moving via drag and drop
• approved more required syscalls #2190
• fixed issues when deleting box content and the file panel view is open
• fixed issue with config protection #2206
• fixed issue with default box #2195
• fixed issue with keyboard delete shortcut for process termination

Removed

• removed obsolete Online Armor template

[1.3.2 / 5.58.2] - 2022-08-30

Added

• added icons to sub tabs in the box options dialog
• recovery and message pop-up menu options are not persisting across UI restarts any more
• added new box color, a white box indicates that its not really a sandbox and is displayed when the user specified OpenFilePath=* or alike

Changed

• Sandboxie no longer issues message 1301 when forced processes are temporarily disabled -- the message can be re-enabled with "NotifyForceProcessDisabled=y"
• reworked the "Open COM" checkbox mechanism in the plus UI -- Now it uses a template and it can also keep COM closed while OpenIpcPath=* is set

Fixed

• fixed compatibility issue with Proxifier #2163
• fixed encoding issue with Korean translation #2173
• fixed issues with update available message

[1.3.1 / 5.58.1] - 2022-08-20

Added

• added ability to switch the fusion theme independently from the dark theme
• added ability to download updates from the support page
• added missing system calls to the hardened box type 88bc06a b775264 04b2377 (thanks Mr.X)
• added search box to the Plus UI Settings and box options dialog #2134
• added Korean translation to the Plus UI #2133 (thanks VenusGirl)
• added grouping to SandMan tray menu #2148

Changed

• improved info label
• the vintage mode look is even more vintage now
• reloading the configuration with the SandMan command "Options -> Reload ini file" now updates the list of approved syscalls
• made rule specificity more specific, now a rule with less wildcards overrules a rule with more wildcards -- Note: trailing wildcards are evaluated separately

Fixed

• fixed issue with displaying sandbox configuration #2111
• fixed flashing issue when switching views #2050
• fixed inconsistencies with various checkboxes in the Plus UI ef4ac1b 06c89e3
• fixed a certificate validation issue 238cb44
• fixed issue with "UseRuleSpecificity" setting #2124 file.c#L965-L966

[1.3.0 / 5.58.0] - 2022-08-09

Added

• added hook configuration for ntoskrnl/ntdll -- individual ntdll hooks can be disabled using "DisableWinNtHook=..."
• added new Super Extra Security Enhanced Box Mode; add "UseSecurityMode=y" to enable -- when this setting is enabled, it combines "SysCallLockDown=y" which limits the use of NT system calls with "DropAdminRights=y" and "RestrictDevices=y" -- only calls configured in the global section as "ApproveWinNtSysCall=..."/"ApproveWin32SysCall=..." will be executed with the original token -- all non-approved NT syscalls will be executed with the sandboxed token, this may break compatibility in certain scenarios -- additional syscalls may need to be allowed, this has to be done in the [GlobalSettings] and the driver must be restarted -- Note: boxes created as Security Enhanced with prior builds will be displayed as normal in the UI from now on -- the Security Enhanced icons are now repurposed for the new Super Extra Security Enhanced Box Mode -- Note: The new enhanced security features require a supporter certificate
• added browse option to the "force process" tab

Changed

• replaced the "DeviceSecurity" template with a dedicated setting "RestrictDevices=y" -- Note: when needed, more "NormalFilePath=..." entries can be added to open specific devices
• rule specificity is now even more specific, an exact rule now overrules those ending with a wildcard

[1.2.8b / 5.57.7] - 2022-08-08

Fixed

• fixed issue with context menu setup on Windows 11
• fixed column issue in vintage mode #2103

[1.2.8 / 5.57.7] - 2022-08-05

Fixed

• fixed missing uninstall routine in SandMan

[1.2.7 / 5.57.7] - 2022-07-31

Added

• added option for alternating row colours in all lists #2073

Changed

• SandboxieLogon is now disabled by default as it wasn't compatible with third-party malware tools #2025
• the access view list now adds the trailing "*" to file and key paths the same way the driver does 2039
• setup of shell integration is now done by SandMan, not the installer
• uninstaller can now remove the sandbox folders #1235

[1.2.6 / 5.57.6] - 2022-07-25

Changed

• reworked saving of global options

Fixed

• fixed issue with the Delete Content option #2043
• fixed issue with box preferences #2046
• fixed issue with the Delete V2 registry

[1.2.5 / 5.57.5] - 2022-07-22

Changed

• improved a few icons

Fixed

• fixed a certificate validation issue

[1.2.4 / 5.57.4] - 2022-07-21

Added

• added a delete button to the recovery window #2024

Changed

• improved the tree selection display

Fixed

• fixed issues with the file panel
• fixed issue with some key bindings #2030
• fixed issue with RemoveSidName when terminating SbieSvc
• fixed issue with the new hooking mechanism
• fixed BSOD issue with Win32k hooks introduced in 1.2.0 #2035
• fixed issue with element11 and electron workaround #2023

[1.2.3 / 5.57.3] - 2022-07-13

Fixed

• fixed issues with the new menu code

Changed

• reworked frame drawing

[1.2.2 / 5.57.2] - 2022-07-13

Fixed

• fixed issues with frame drawing
• fixed issues with the tray and box menu introduced in the last build
• removed focus rectangle from the tree list

Changed

• refactored menu creation code

[1.2.1 / 5.57.1] - 2022-07-11

Added

• added Swedish translation to the Plus UI (thanks pb1)
• added Vintage View Mode to make SandMan UI look like SbieCtrl
• added alternative tray menu mechanics
• added ability to auto-generate sandbox icons based on the border colour

Changed

• changed box group icon to a dedicated one
• "browse content" is now available as a side panel in the main window
• animated hourglass icon overlay

Fixed

• fixed DPI issue on Windows 7
• fixed issue with Software Compatibility tab
• fixed issue with OpenKeyPath introduced in build 1.1.1 #2006

[1.2.0 / 5.57.0] - 2022-06-28

Added

• re-engineered "SandboxieLogon=y"; it's on by default, as every sandbox gets its own SID now -- Note: this enforces strict isolation of sandboxes from each other.

Changed

• reworked hook management, unloaded DLLs are properly unhooked now #1243
• the box order is now stored in Sandboxie-Plus.ini
• improved DPI scaling behaviour

[1.1.3 / 5.56.3] - 2022-06-20

Added

• added group-first sorting #1922

Changed

• updated Classic UI Swedish translation (thanks pb1)
• restored Plus UI Turkish translation #1419 (thanks fmbxnary)

Fixed

• fixed issue with recovery window on delete #1948
• fixed double-click issue on path column #1951
• "AllowBoxedJobs=n" is back to the default behaviour as issues were reported #1954
• fixed issue with internet block #1955
• fixed grouping issue in the Plus UI #1950
• fixed issue with CredentialUIBroker.exe on Windows 11 with Win32k hooks #1839
• fixed issue with Delete V2 #1939

[1.1.2 / 5.56.2] - 2022-06-14

Added

• added missing file recovery log to SandMan #425
• the immediate recovery window will now auto-close when all files have been recovered #1498
• the immediate recovery window of SandMan is always on top by default like in SbieCtrl; this can be disabled with "Options/RecoveryOnTop=n" #1465
• added option to toggle immediate recovery from the presets submenu #1653
• added option to disable file recovery and message pop-up globally
• added per box refresh option #1945

Changed

• the desktop security workaround used for Chrome, Firefox and Acrobat can now be enabled for all processes using "UseSbieDeskHack=y"
• improved double-click behaviour #1935
• box size info is refreshed on file recovery

Fixed

• fixed issue with unnecessary Sandboxie config reloads introduced in 1.1.1 #1938
• fixed issue with recovery window focus #1374
• fixed issues with desktop objects introduced in 1.1.1 #1934
• fixed issues with Edge startup boost using a GPO preset #1913

[1.1.1 / 5.56.1] - 2022-06-07

Added

• compatibility templates can now be viewed from the settings window #1891
• the refresh command is now bound to F5 #1885
• added more first start wizard options
• added option to permanently disable immediate recovery for any given box when it opens #1478
• double-click on the path column now opens the box root in explorer #1924

Changed

• changed Move Box behaviour #1879
• improved implementation of the PreferExternalManifest option
• Win32k hooks are now by default only used for Edge and Chromium apps as they cause issues with other software #1902 #1912 #1897
• "AllowBoxedJobs=y" is now the default behaviour

Fixed

• fixed Edge issue with Windows 11 after KB5014019
• fixed issues with the new Delete V2 mechanism when using "SeparateUserFolders=y" #1885
• fixed credential issue #1770
• fixed force process priorities #1883
• fixed issues with the new Delete V2 mechanism
• fixed issue with the Windows 11 menu on older Windows builds 1877
• refresh now works without WatchBoxSize option #1885
• fixed crash issue with WatchBoxSize=true #1885
• fixed issue with recovery folder paths #1840
• fixed issues with Sbie desktop and wndStation affecting Acrobat Reader #1863
• fixed issues with box grouping #1921 #1920
• fixed issues when changing language #1914
• fixed issue with BreakoutFolder #1908
• fixed issue with SbieDll.dll for x86 exception handling
• fixed issues with application-specific hives (RegLoadAppKey) affecting Visual Studio #1576 #1452

[1.1.0 / 5.56.0] - 2022-05-24

Added

• added support for NtRenameKey (this requires UseRegDeleteV2=y) #205
• added box size info #1780

Changed

• reworked the mechanism Sandboxie uses to mark host files as deleted -- under the new behaviour a data file (FilePaths.dat) is created in the box root instead of dummy files -- it can be enabled with UseFileDeleteV2=y and also for the registry with UseRegDeleteV2=y which creates a reg file (RegPaths.dat)
• reworked the TlsNameBuffer mechanism to be more versatile and less error-prone
• significantly reduced the CPU usage of SandMan.exe

Fixed

• fixed folder rename issues (this requires UseFileDeleteV2=y) #71
• fixed issue with process access #1603
• fixed translation issue #1864
• fixed UI issue with the box selection window #1867
• fixed UI issue when switching languages #1871

[1.0.22 / 5.55.22] - 2022-05-15

Added

• added auto-update download and silent install option to SandMan.exe #917
• trace monitor mode can save to file now #1851
• trace log now shows IPC object type information
• added support for Windows 11 context menus

Fixed

• fixed SandMan crash issue #1846
• fixed issue with Windows Server 2022 build 20348
• fixed translation switching issues #1852

[1.0.21 / 5.55.21] - 2022-05-10

Added

• added "FuncSkipHook=FunctionName" option to selectively disable certain function hooks

Changed

• improved the support certificate entry box
• changing the language no longer requires a restart on Plus UI
• fixed issue with high CPU load when using SbieCtrl to change settings

Fixed

• fixed issue with Firefox/Chromium browsers that have been compiled with the MinGW toolchain #538
• fixed issues with folder recovery on Plus UI #1840 #1380

[1.0.20 / 5.55.20] - 2022-05-02

Fixed

• fixed issue with Firefox video playback introduced in the previous build #1831
• fixed driver-related BSOD #1811
• fixed issue with editing start restriction entries
• fixed issue with the network options tab #1825
• fixed portable mode issue if SandMan is run as admin #1764

[1.0.19 / 5.55.19] - 2022-04-21

Added

• added drag and drop support for groups #1775
• added Del key support to the box view for all entry types #1779
• added warning when trying to run explorer.exe in a box with COM open #1716

Fixed

• fixed crash issue in the SandMan UI #1772
• fixed issue with some installers when EnableObjectFiltering is enabled #1795
• fixed allowing NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject to be safely used in the sandbox
• added workaround for a Vivaldi hooking issue #1783 -- Note: this fix is provisional, it can be disabled with UseVivaldiWorkaround=n
• fixed registry issue with snapshots #1782
• fixed issue with box grouping #1778 #1777 #1776
• fixed further issues with box grouping #1698 #1697
• fixed issues with snapshot UI #1696 #1695
• fixed issue with recovery dialog focus #1374

[1.0.18 / 5.55.18] - 2022-04-13

Added

• added minor browsers to the BlockSoftwareUpdaters template (by APMichael) #1784

Changed

• failed memory read attempts to unboxed processes will no longer cause message 2111 by default -- Note: the message can still be enabled in the settings with "NotifyProcessAccessDenied=y"
• reordered the BlockSoftwareUpdaters template (by APMichael) #1785

Fixed

• fixed pipe impersonation in compartment mode
• fixed issue with box clean-up introduced in a recent build
• fixed missing trace log clean-up command #1773
• fixed inability to unpin programs that have been pinned to the run menu #1694

[1.0.17 / 5.55.17] - 2022-04-02

Added

• added checkbox for easy read access to memory of unsandboxed processes (old Sbie behaviour, not recommended)

Changed

• improved OpenProcess/OpenThread logging

Fixed

• fixed crash issue with the new monitor mode
• fixed issue with resource access entry parsing

[1.0.16 / 5.55.16] - 2022-04-01

Added

• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-20: memory of unsandboxed processes can no longer be read, exceptions are possible -- you can use ReadIpcPath=$:program.exe to allow read access to unsandboxed processes or processes in other boxes
• added "Monitor Mode" to the resource access trace, similar to the old monitor view of SbieCtrl.exe

Changed

• EnableObjectFiltering is now set enabled by default, and replaces Sbie's old process/thread handle filter
• the : syntax now accepts a wildcard :* no more specialized wildcards though

Fixed

• fixed NtGetNextProcess being fully disabled instead of properly filtered
• fixed reworked image name resolution when creating new processes in a sandbox
• fixed regression with HideOtherBoxes=y #1743 #1666

[1.0.15 / 5.55.15] - 2022-03-24

Fixed

• fixed memory corruption introduced in the last build causing Chrome to crash sometimes
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-18: NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject was not filtered (thanks Diversenok)

[1.0.14 / 5.55.14] - 2022-03-23

Added

• added notification to warn that the default update checker is lagging behind the newest release on GitHub, to ensure that only bug-free builds are offered as updates #1682
• added main browsers to BlockSoftwareUpdaters template (by Dyras) #1630
• added a warning when Sandboxie-Plus.ini is not writeable #1681
• added clean-up for critical sections (by chunyou128) #1686

Changed

• improved command line handling for breakout processes #1655
• disabled SBIE2193 notification (by isaak654) #1690
• improved error message 6004 #1719

Fixed

• fixed dark mode issue with the new tray list
• fixed not showing a warning when Sandboxie-Plus.ini is not writeable #1681
• fixed issue with software compatibility checkbox (thanks MitchCapper) #1678
• fixed issue with events on box closure not always being executed #1658
• fixed memory leaks in key_merge.c
• fixed issue enumerating registry keys in privacy mode
• fixed settings issue introduced in 1.0.13 #1684
• fixed crash issue when parsing firewall port options
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-19: in certain cases a sandboxed process could obtain a handle on an unsandboxed thread with write privileges #1714

[1.0.13 / 5.55.13] - 2022-03-08

Fixed

• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-17: Hard link creation was not properly filtered (thanks Diversenok)
• fixed issue with checking the certificate entry.

[1.0.12 / 5.55.12] - 2022-03-02

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 #1607
• fixed Editing existing 'Run Menu' Command Line entry not being recognized #1648
• fixed blue screen issue in driver (thanks Diversenok)
• fixed incompatibility with Windows 11 Insider Build 22563.1 #1654

[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 ID-16: 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 specific process image settings #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 the 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 try terminating the job object first
• 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 ID-15: 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 ID-11: 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 ID-12: a race condition in the driver allowed to obtain an elevated rights handle to a process (thanks typpos) #549
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-13: "\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 ID-14: "\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 ID-10: 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 ID-9: 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 ID-4: 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 ID-5: 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 ID-6: processes could spawn processes outside the sandbox (thanks Diversenok)
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-7: bug in the dynamic IPC port handling allowed to bypass IPC isolation
• fixed issue with IPC tracing
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-8: 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 options 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 Qt 5.15.1

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 issued any more
• 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's 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 no longer auto-shows 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

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 "HideHostProcess=program.exe" to hide unsandboxed host processes -- 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 the sandboxed explorer and others
• 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 submenu 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 ID-2: fixed permission issues with sandboxed system processes -- Note: you can use "ExposeBoxedSystem=y" for the old behaviour (debug option)
• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-3: 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, 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 configuration file Sandboxie.ini before checking SystemRoot

Fixed

• FIXED SECURITY ISSUE ID-1: 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