Dummies guide on how to use Sandboxie?

[wekslap]

Hi Guys! I need your help!

I need advice or a simple guide on how to use Sandboxie. I have heard it is really good at preventing viruses etc, and can even enable you to do away with most of your previous security software. It seems almost to good to be true! I need as simple as possible xxxxx's or Dummies guide to using it! IE do you run "everything" from inside it, programs, outlook express, browser etc?(Windows itself?) Do you lose "everything" you've changed or done or downloaded when you close down Windows or turn off your PC? Also eg can you add Sandboxie to delayed startup in Winpatrol and is it advisable? (By the way ditto for Avira, Threatfire, Hitman Pro etc? And do I need them still? In fact what is the minimum advisable security/protection to use if I use Sandboxie?)

Sorry for all these probably dumb-sounding questions guys, but I am a bit of a novice generally, and a complete novice when it comes to Sandboxie! Any help or advice/tips etc would be much appreciated!

Thanks in anticipation
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Wekslap

[blues]

A good start can be found here:

http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?HelpTopics

[J_L]

You can only run programs from inside it. Make sure to at least sandbox your web browser, because it's exposed to the most malware.
You lose everything into the sandbox when you close the program. Your system isn't affected, but your sandbox is by default. I would just make it delete everything at close.
The GUI (SBIECTRL.EXE) can be put in delayed start without much security problems, but it's not recommended. You do want to get surfing as soon as possible right? Also, after 30 days, the program waits 5 seconds before starting your first program anyways.
You might not need them, but Sandboxie doesn't protect your entire system. Anything you install and want to keep isn't affected by Sandboxie. You can scan the installers online, and try the program yourself in a sandbox, but there are limits to how much you can upload, and you may not be experienced enough to notice malicious behaviour.
I don't have any advisable minimum for your, it really depends on the user.

[bo.elam]

Hi wekslap, Sandboxie its a really easy program to learn. You can start by
reading the guide linked by Blues and watching this 3 videos. The guy that
made the videos was not familiar with Sandboxie when he made them but
his explanation of how the program works, its excellent. What he says about
SBIE, its how it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GueXMq-Vyi8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ibwh...feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XBbC...feature=relmfu

For me finding Sandboxie was a blessing and a smart decision was, after
identifying its power, to use it every time that I connect to the Internet.
For me, the only time that I don't run sandboxed is when I do Windows
updates. Anything that connects to the internet, gets sandboxed.
For the first 2 years that I used SBIE, I also had a light antivirus running
real time at the same time, that's what I suggest, you do. I think, you are
using MSE, if that is so, keep MSE. I did run SBIE with MSE, Avira and Avast
during those 2 years and they do well with Sandboxie.
Today, I am not using a real time AV anymore and don't get infected. Thats
proof that this little program works and it does what its supposed to do.

You have a lot of questions, start answering one by one. You don't need
to answer them all at once. Walk slowly and let SBIE carry the big stick.OK.
Start using SBIE by running your favorite browser sandboxed, that should
be your first step.
What I am going to say here is the key with Sandboxie:
If you start using SBIE all the time, don't bother yourself with whats inside
the sandbox, your only concern should be with files that you recover to your
hard drive. With Sandboxie, that's how you get hurt. If you recover the wrong
file and execute it, then you are done if your AV don't do nothing.

Sandboxie has a lot of settings, don't worry about them at this time. SBIE
on default settings give you plenty protection. As you go, then you can
tailor Sandboxie to your needs allowing the least amount of programs to
have Internet access or start/run. My balance works perfectly for me, you ll
be able to do the same in the future.

Installing/uninstalling Sandboxie, takes about 15 seconds, do it now. Let me
fininsh by saying that since the day that I started using SBIE, nothing has
ever got through......not even a single cookie. Flash cookies?, never seen one
in my computer. Scans?, after a while, when you become convinced that SBIE
works, you ll stop performing them or at least you ll run them less often.


Bo.

[blues]

Wekslap,

Bo. speaks the truth. Sandboxie is the cornerstone upon which my own computer's security is built. I know this is true for many, many others as well.

It's a program that you can grow with over time, as Bo. has wisely suggested. Take your time.

Get it and begin learning its unique capabilities. You won't be disappointed.

[wdhpr]

Thanks for the links Bo. SBIE can seem a bit intimidating to the new user.

[bo.elam]

Originally Posted by wdhpr

Thanks for the links Bo. SBIE can seem a bit intimidating to the new user.

Don't let it be. You want to ask something about it, do it.
I am here, others that know SBIE well, like Blues, Sope,
Taurus are also around.

Bo

[Rompin Raider]

Originally Posted by bo.elam

Don't let it be. You want to ask something about it, do it.
I am here, others that know SBIE well, like Blues, Sope,
Taurus are also around.

Bo

Bo...have you tested the Avast Sandbox/virtualization in AIS? I assume it's fine but I'm a novice with it. Just wanted your opinion as how it might compare with some others. I know you have been a supporter of SBIE for some time...thanks

[bo.elam]

Originally Posted by Rompin Raider

Bo...have you tested the Avast Sandbox/virtualization in AIS? I assume it's fine but I'm a novice with it. Just wanted your opinion as how it might compare with some others. I know you have been a supporter of SBIE for some time...thanks

I have not used Avast since they introduced the sandbox. As I understand
it, the Avast sandbox(in the free version) will sandbox unknown or potentially
dangerous programs. Some good programs, not known to Avast, are going
to be flaged and sandboxed. In other words, false positives are very much
a part of the Avast sandbox. I believe the Avast sandbox of the free version
can not be used to run programs sandboxed, like sandboxie.
RR, comparing the Avast sandbox to something like Sandboxie is like, I believe,
comparing Joe Montana to the QB of the closest Junior High in your hometown.
Avast sandbox is a baby, crawling and making mistakes while SBIE is all grown
up and getting better every day.
I would use Sandboxie with Avast, disabling the Avast sandbox and using
SBIE everytime I ll connect to the internet.

Bo

[Terarus]

hmmm i thought avast's sandbox is based upon user privilege while sandboxie base its protection around the kernal