https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/releases/tag/v1.15.6
This release also includes a rework of CreateDesktop handling, which addresses various issues encountered with browsers and browser-based applications when running within Sandboxie. These changes should result in improved stability and functionality for affected software. Furthermore, a missing hook for NtQueryInformationByName has been implemented to enhance overall system compatibility.
Several bugs have been resolved in this update. An issue where the Sandboxie Plus data folder was not functioning correctly after updating to version 1.15.5 has been fixed. Additionally, crashes affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader when used within an Application Compartment box have been resolved.
Compatibility issues with Viber have also been fixed, ensuring that the software no longer crashes upon launch within Sandboxie. Users of qutebrowser will benefit from a fix that now allows the browser to run properly in a sandboxed environment. A problem preventing applications from launching when ApiTrace was enabled in version 1.15.5 has also been resolved. Lastly, a critical fix has been implemented to prevent blue screen errors (BSoD) when using OpenWndStation=y on Windows 10 with applications that call CreateDesktopW/A.
This release provides key stability and usability improvements for Sandboxie Plus, ensuring better compatibility across a range of applications.
For a full list of changes please review the change log.
Release Notes
This update introduces improvements to stability, compatibility, and debugging tools, addressing several reported issues affecting various applications and sandbox configurations.This release also includes a rework of CreateDesktop handling, which addresses various issues encountered with browsers and browser-based applications when running within Sandboxie. These changes should result in improved stability and functionality for affected software. Furthermore, a missing hook for NtQueryInformationByName has been implemented to enhance overall system compatibility.
Several bugs have been resolved in this update. An issue where the Sandboxie Plus data folder was not functioning correctly after updating to version 1.15.5 has been fixed. Additionally, crashes affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader when used within an Application Compartment box have been resolved.
Compatibility issues with Viber have also been fixed, ensuring that the software no longer crashes upon launch within Sandboxie. Users of qutebrowser will benefit from a fix that now allows the browser to run properly in a sandboxed environment. A problem preventing applications from launching when ApiTrace was enabled in version 1.15.5 has also been resolved. Lastly, a critical fix has been implemented to prevent blue screen errors (BSoD) when using OpenWndStation=y on Windows 10 with applications that call CreateDesktopW/A.
This release provides key stability and usability improvements for Sandboxie Plus, ensuring better compatibility across a range of applications.
For a full list of changes please review the change log.
[1.15.6 / 5.70.6] - 2025-02-03
Added
- added generic troubleshooting script for SBIE2224: Sandboxed program has crashed
- provides a workaround for Viber (Viber.exe)
- added debug option "DropChildProcessToken=program.exe,y" to not set a child process token useful to debug green boxes
- added missing hook to NtQueryInformationByName
Changed
- reworked CreateDesktop handling to fix issues with browsers and browser-based applications
Fixed
- fixed Sandboxie Plus data folder not always working properly after updating to version 1.15.5
- fixed a too long held lock in the troubleshooting engine
- fixed Adobe Acrobat Reader crashes in Application Compartment box #4363
- fixed The Viber software has been updated, but when opened using the sandboxie program, the system program always crashes #4298
- fixed Cannot run qutebrowser in Sandboxie #4419
- fixed Unable to launch application in sandbox with ApiTrace enabled in version 1.15.5 #4488
- fixed BSoD when using OpenWndStation=y on Windows 10 with apps that call CreateDesktopW/A