Can Someone Please, Explain About 'Sand Box' Or 'Sandy Box''?

What's it all about?

Is it any good?

Do you use it? :beer:

Does it cause problems.................. inhibit other programs?

Any input appreciated! :T


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INPUT! INPUT! I Need Input! ;)

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  • thomas01155
    thomas01155 Posts: 2,366
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    Sandboxie? http://www.sandboxie.com/
    Its like a small virtual environment which can be destroyed and remade. It can only read from the disk and cant write outside its virtual restrictions. So if the sandbox gets infected you can just throw it away and have a clean one.
  • LeeSouthEast
    LeeSouthEast Posts: 3,822
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    Are you talking about a specific program, or the concept of a sand box? More input needed ;)
    Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
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  • ebsay2000
    ebsay2000 Posts: 6,571 Forumite
    i'd just heard the name..........i'll read the links........... thankyou.

    do you think its necessary, or overkill?
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741
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    ebsay2000 wrote: »
    i'd just heard the name..........i'll read the links........... thankyou.

    do you think its necessary, or overkill?

    Id say its the safest way to use the net

    Personally I use FIREFOX with NOSCRIPT. But sandboxie should be safer
    :idea:
  • ebsay2000
    ebsay2000 Posts: 6,571 Forumite
    I'm using Firefox myself............never heard of NOSCRIPT.

    So there's no harm in downloading sand boxie then?
  • sunshine54
    sunshine54 Posts: 400 Forumite
    go to tools - add ons in firefox and search for noscript. it is a browser add on that stops unwanted scripts from running.
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741
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    NOSCRIPT
    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722


    NOSCRIPT works by blocking ALL website scripts (Which is how dodgy websites infect your computer ~ the easiest way to catch a virus after downloading). So you need to UNLOCK all websites you use for them to work properly (Like this one for example)
    It also prevents 'page hijacking' (clicking to goto a BANK page for example and being redirected to a BOGUS page which would give scammers your login details!)
    I personally set it so that it DOESNT show messages about blocked scripts. Then all you need to do is use common sense. Think to yourself 'does the site work ok'? If so it doesnt need touching. But if you wanted to watch a video on youtube say, youd need to unlock parts of it. Look bottom right, If theres ANY red on the 'S' symbol, then something is being blocked.
    :idea:
  • LeeSouthEast
    LeeSouthEast Posts: 3,822
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    I've been using NoScript for donkeys. I don't go anywhere without it. Sandboxie looks interesting, although until 30 minutes ago I'd never heard of it.
    Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
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  • Aiadi
    Aiadi Posts: 1,840 Forumite
    Been using sandboxie for years and highly recommends it. when of the best ways to keep your PC clean...
    Do I want it? ......Do I need it? ......What would happen if I don't buy it??????
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