In this update, several improvements and fixes have been introduced to enhance the stability and functionality of Sandboxie Plus.

A new capability has been added to the service, allowing it to log monitor events, providing users with additional insights and diagnostics.

The Notepad++ template has been updated to ensure compatibility with Sandboxie Classic, improving usability for users of the legacy version. Additionally, MiscHelpers.dll has been updated with enhancements to the finder, contributing to improved performance and reliability.

Several issues have been resolved in this release. Obsolete entries in the Sandboxie Plus installer have been removed, ensuring a cleaner installation process. An issue where pinned shortcuts created via the 'Run from Start Menu' option were non-functional has been fixed, addressing reported concerns (#4502). A potential Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) issue with the driver under low-resource conditions has been resolved, improving overall system stability.

Further refinements include fixing a crash occurring in NsiAllocateAndGetTable, thanks to a report from tzf-omkey (#4511). Additionally, two memory leaks have been addressed: one occurring when a sandboxed process received a device change notification, and another affecting the NtQueryDirectoryFile hook, which previously manifested in privacy-enhanced sandboxes (#4509).

This update ensures a more robust and efficient experience for Sandboxie Plus users. As always, feedback and reports from the community are invaluable in maintaining and improving the software.

For a full list of changes please review the change log.

Download: https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/releases/tag/v1.15.7

Download: https://github.com/DavidXanatos/TaskExplorer/releases/tag/v1.6.1

Added

• added ARM64 driver

• added translations

Changed

• updated code to be qt6 comaptible

• greately improved dark mode

• improved driver statis information on startup

• updated MiscHelpers.dll, improved finder

Fixed

• fixed Closing System Info closes also the TaskExplorer #34

• fixed handle leak in thread stack panel

• fixed bad performance on windows 10

• fixed issue where two instances were started when "Skip UAC" was enabled

This insider build is a bit more experimental them usual, it contains 2 new features: Sandboxed clipboard & better clipboard isolation, as well as portable boxes, see github screenshots for details.

Download for Great Patreons and above : https://github.com/DavidXanatos/Sandboxie-Next/releases/tag/Feb-20-2025

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: https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#1156--5706---2025-01-3

Download: https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/releases/tag/v1.15.6

https://github.com/DavidXanatos/Sandboxie-Next/releases/tag/Feb-02-2025
this link works only for patreons on the Great tier and above.

This release introduces several important fixes to enhance functionality and improve user experience.

A new debugging feature has been added with the inclusion of the HookTrace=y setting, which provides enhanced debugging capabilities for API hooking.

The Sandboxie-Plus data folder has been relocated from C:Users[User]AppDataLocalSandboxie-Plus to C:Users[User]AppDataLocalXanasoftSandboxie-Plus. This change is automatic for users upgrading to this version, but those downgrading to an older version will need to move the folder back manually. Additionally, some options in the box context menu have been re-ordered for improved usability.

This update resolves several critical issues and enhances overall stability. The crash triggered by selecting "Run as Administrator" in the non-advanced view has been fixed, along with a crash caused by missing IP definitions in DNS filtering (#3600, #4475).
Compatibility with ARM64 systems has been significantly improved, addressing issues such as x64 executables failing to run on Windows 11 ARM64 (#4422, #4415) and resolving compatibility MSEdge and explorer problems with Windows 10 ARM64.

Several user experience issues have also been addressed. These include process self-termination failures, infinite loops when Gui_ConnectConsole waited for SbieSvc.exe to quit (#4462), and missing program icons when paths with spaces were specified in the RunCommand setting (#4416). Additional fixes include template scanning reliability (#4401) and the proper display of credential dialogs for RDP connections in encrypted boxes (#4389).

This update aims to provide a smoother, more reliable experience across supported platforms, particularly for users on ARM64 systems.

For a full list of changes please review the change log.

Download: https://github.com/DavidXanatos/TaskExplorer/releases/tag/v1.6.0

This update introduces significant enhancements, bringing the tool in line with modern requirements by incorporating many previously missing features from SystemInformer. Most notably, this release marks the first version with a fully signed driver, making TaskExplorer ready for professional production use.

Key improvements include expanded security options and enhanced process control features like freezing processes and adjusting efficiency modes. Several panels, including memory, services, modules, and threads, now provide additional columns and insights, while menus have been reorganized for better usability. The config folder has also been relocated to C:Users[User]AppDataLocalXanasoftTaskExplorer for improved integration with other Xanasoft Tools.

Numerous bugs have been resolved, and PHlib has been updated to version 3.2.25011 to ensure stability and compatibility. For a complete list of changes, please refer to the full changelog.

Download (x86 & x64): https://github.com/DavidXanatos/TaskExplorer/releases/download/v1.6.0/TaskExplorer-v1.6.0.exe

This release brings substantial new functionality, user interface enhancements, and critical fixes to improve usability and performance. Users will notice numerous quality-of-life improvements and expanded capabilities for managing secure environments and configurations.

A significant addition in this version is the ability to manage Secure Volumes and Protected Folders more effectively. Users can now add folders directly to the Secure Volumes view for improved organization and rename Secure Volumes or Protected Folders as needed. These features enhance flexibility and streamline folder security workflows.

Several new options have been introduced to improve control and customization. Users can now enable temporary rules, disable trace and access logging, and configure trace/access log limits to suit their specific requirements. Additionally, the tweak info panel offers detailed insights, and centralized signature database management has been implemented. A new signature folder located at C:ProgramDataXanasoftMajorPrivacysig_db allows for user signature creation without altering third-party application directories. Importantly, a signature file in the application folder retains precedence for compatibility purposes.

Rule management has been enriched with several upgrades. The rule creation dialog now includes an auto-name generation feature, a dedicated program picker, and the ability to create process audit rules. These rules monitor processes as though protected but without applying actual protections. Signing capabilities have also been extended, allowing users to sign certificates in addition to files directly from the library view.

The user interface sees significant enhancements, including icons for main panel tabs and the enclave view, along with a new process view-based side panel in the enclave view. Color coding have been added to improve visibility and ease of use across trace, rule, and other views. Access mask columns are now human-readable, and a signature database viewer has been introduced for detailed examination of signatures.

Several critical changes were made to the underlying architecture. Internal path handling has been reworked; as a result, previous versions’ .dat files are incompatible and will be discarded. Signature files have been renamed to .mpsig, with the format enhanced for future-proofing. Old .sig files are no longer supported. These changes, along with streamlined APIs, ensure better performance and scalability.

Finally, this update resolves several issues. Problems with saving rules in the driver and inconsistencies with tweaks have been addressed, improving reliability and overall system behavior.

This update marks a major step forward in usability, flexibility, and security, and we thank our users for their continued feedback and support.

Download: https://github.com/xanasoft/MajorPrivacy/releases/tag/v0.97.0

This release introduces several significant enhancements and fixes. It includes new features such as an automated cleanup of access and trace logs with a default retention time of 14 days, detection of missing program files in the program tree, and the ability to create custom user-defined program groups. Users can now clear individual trace logs, and clear the ignore list. A secure volume-specific access panel has been added alongside new tools like the Mount Manager Viewer and improved options in the Program Editor Window, including a browse button and icon picker.

Major changes include a complete overhaul of the access tree with a dynamic implementation better suited to user needs, reworking of NT to DOS path resolution, and enhancements to the program tree's column display capabilities. Additionally, and the maintenance menu and program item deletion process have been refined.

Notable fixes address issues such as driver loading conflicts, consistency problems in CTreeItemModel, a crash in CTraceModel, and performance improvements in the *.dat viewer. The update also resolves issues related to service binary path changes and missing patterns for installed Win32 programs.

Download: https://github.com/xanasoft/MajorPrivacy/releases/download/v0.96.2/MajorPrivacy-v0.95.2-BETA.zip

Added

• added access tree cleanup, removed all entries refering not longer or never existing reosurces

• added option to clear individual trace logs of program items

• added option to ignore invalid resource accessa tempts (bad path syntax, etc)

• last network activity values are now saved to the programs.dat

• program item column counting all accessed files for any program item

• added autoamted Access log and trace log cleanup, default retention time is 14 days

• added detection of missing program files thay are indicated in gray in the program tree

• added clean up option to remove missing program items

• added custom user defined program groups

• added option to clear teh ignore list

• added option to run privacy agent as service

• added mount manager viewer

• added browse button to program editor window

• added icon picker to program editor window

• added secure volume specifiv access panel

Changed

• replaced the Access tree with a new dynamic implementaion more siutable for the user case

• the program tree now can display different column selections for each page

• reworked nt to dos path resolution

• improved maintenance menu

• improved program item deletion

Fixed

• improved driver loading added workarounf for outdated driver already being installed

• fixed consistency issue in CTreeItemModel

• fixed crash in CTraceModel

• fixed issue when a service changes its BinaryPath

• fixed issue not loading patterns for installed win32 programs

• fixed performance issues with *.dat viewer