Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREESandboxie User Reviews
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"Clever little "boxie", use this for safety and security"
Version: Sandboxie 3.48
Pros
Looking for the safest way to browse the net, find it all packaged up in a "boxie" for you. Sandboxie, try this out and you will never be without it again.
Cons
No cons: keeps your pc free of bugs, thugs, and viruses. Remember to clean it out occasionally though.
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"This version sucks!(Sandboxie 3.48)"
Version: Sandboxie 3.48
Pros
Same as other versions of Sandboxie
Cons
Version 3.48 introduces new Product Keys to replace old Registration Keys and requires periodic online activation of Product Key.
Summary
Download Sandboxie 3.46 or lower versions instead! When you register, its activated forever!
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"Very good product. I should use it more often"
Version: Sandboxie 3.46
Pros
My initial summary should suffice.
Cons
Please see my initial summary.
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"Amazing protection"
Version: Sandboxie 3.442
Pros
Robust Protection
Can be integrated with your existing programs like internet download manager, norton, and many more.
Easy to use
Can make unlimited sandboxes for each of your program.
when a program is sandboxed no files will get into your systemCons
gui is not very appealing aside from that all is good.
Summary
Sandboxie is a very effective way of protecting you computer from malware. Surf the internet and you don't have to worry about driveby downloads because they can only install themselves in the virtual. It is a good addition to your security programs.
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"Quite simply: Awesome"
Version: Sandboxie 3.442
Pros
If you download potentially dangerous files on a regular basis (ie, torrrents or files from rapidshare/megaupload) - open them up in Sandboxie and any malware will be contained in the "Sandbox", and your o/s remains safe! Works like a charm
Cons
You have to pay to get the full version... but the full version only means you get more than the standard 2 "Sandboxes" - personally I feel 2 Sandboxes is more than adequate, so there is no real incentive to buy (maybe this should be under "Pros"!?)
Summary
Awesome application. Keeps your system clean and safe - you can open literally ANYTHING in a Sandbox, so even if you are visiting a potentially dangerous website, if the browser is Sandboxed there is no risk whatsoever. Simple to use, free, and just basically awesome, I highly recommend
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"Piece of junk"
Version: Sandboxie 3.442
Pros
Nothing. It's useless and worst of all hard to get rid of.
Cons
Doesn't work. Built in uninstall doesn't work. Very difficult to uninstall.
Summary
Downloaded and seemed to install ok. When I tried to use it nothing worked. I kept getting error messages. Clicked on help and was taken to a web page. Looked up each error message. They all said download the latest version. Tried that. Still wouldn't work. Tried to uninstall with Revo Uninstaller. It would always hang on using the built in uninstaller. I had to use Task Manager to stop the Sandboxie installer. That's right the installer would run. I know that it's not uncommon for an installer to run and give you the option to uninstall. This didn't do that. It just stopped and wouldn't go on. After I shut it down in Task Manager Revo Uninstaller would continue. After it finished the first pass I was suspicious and used the back button to try again. First I wiped the original program with the Gutman method using 10 passes. This exceeds DOD requirements. Again the installer tried to run and I had to shut it down with Task Manager. After doing this twice Revo finally reported that it didn't find any traces. I am still suspicious but haven't had time to do a manual check of the registry. All in all I would call this malware.
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"Works flawlessly"
Version: Sandboxie 3.442
Pros
Does what it says and keeps things from automatically getting saved to your regular hard drive.
Cons
You have to open up your browser in non-sandbox to save bookmarks and browser settings. It's a minor thing but being new to this program, I forget that I'm sandboxed sometimes and add bookmarks and save browser settings that disappear when I exit.
Summary
I recommend it to prevent unwanted things on your hard drive. If you go to a site you want to bookmark, you can always copy the url and pull up the regular browser (un-sandboxed) and paste the url then bookmark and close the regular browser and you'd still have your sandboxed one up and right where you want to be in it. That's a real minor inconvenience when you realize how well sandboxie protects your computer from viruses and malware. Plus with sandboxie, any downloads you save pulls up a box asking you whether you want to save the file for real to the location or just have it show there while sandboxie is running and get deleted when sandboxie is closed. It's a program I wished I'd had all along. Give it a try, if you don't like it you can always uninstall it afterward.
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"Useful, More Secure, prevent cookies"
Version: Sandboxie 3.442
Pros
First line security program which protech our computer from dangerous malware on the Internet.
Cons
Conficting with the new "Emsisoft Anti Malware version 5.0"
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"Secures the horrid Internet Explorer"
Version: Sandboxie 3.44
Pros
Secures your browsers or whatever programs you want. I use this for my malware removal training at www.geekstogo.com University. Keeps my system clean when assisting someone who is infected. Also good for experimenting with infected items.
Cons
No cons...
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"Simple, quick way to browse securely-good for newbies"
Version: Sandboxie 3.44
Pros
I ran computer cleanup utilities before and after using Sandboxie and couldn't believe the difference in results. Before using, hundreds of privacy items to cleanup (cookies etc) and other items. After using Sandboxie, hardly anything to clean up.
Cons
I've had a hard time getting already installed programs to run within Sandboxie (different error messages), but I'm not so sure this is a problem within Sandboxie; it's most likely firewall issues since it hooks in system to run programs.
Summary
I like the easy way of browsing especially since I've had viruses in the past and I know if this happens again, I can just delete the Sandbox and they're gone, and not involving the rest of my computer. i've always wanted to try virturalization and this is the way to do it that's simple and easy to understand for me as I'm relatively new to this type of thing. I've yet to explore some of the features but if nothing but for the secure browsing, I would highly recommend this program to anyone, especially anyone new to computers. Will definitely be using this program for trying new programs so i don't get my registry all junked up needlessly.
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