Release v1.15.5 / 5.70.5

[DavidXanatos]

Release Notes

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]\AppData\Local\Sandboxie-Plus to C:\Users[User]\AppData\Local\Xanasoft\Sandboxie-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.

Known Issue

• Setting migration fails under certain conditions resulting in the UI configuration being reset to default. You can close the UI and move the files manually C:\Users[User]\AppData\Local\Sandboxie-Plus to C:\Users[User]\AppData\Local\Xanasoft\Sandboxie-Plus this issue will be fixed in 1.15.6

Announcement

Additionally, I am pleased to announce that TaskExplorer, a powerful system exploration tool first launched in 2019, has been revitalized and is now production-ready thanks to its fully signed driver. With a host of new features and enhancements, including advanced security options, expanded data columns, and improved usability, TaskExplorer is an ideal choice for both casual users and IT professionals. For more details and to download the latest release, visit: TaskExplorer on GitHub.

You can support the project through donations, any help will be greatly appreciated.

If you have issues with an update installation, just uninstall the previous version keeping the sandboxie.ini and reinstall the new build.

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This discussion was created from the release Release v1.15.5 / 5.70.5.

[Emre4321a]

Hello friends, I want to update to Windows 11. I checked for updates via Windows Update and the Windows 11 upgrade option appeared. When I said start the installation, I encountered the error I shared in the attachment. How can I solve this problem? I am waiting for your help, thank you!

[isaak654]

Tip

#4294 (comment)

Ideally, the installation scripts for Sandboxie Classic and Plus should be updated to identify obsolete executable versions. In case you know how to do this, could you offer some coding assistance?

[offhub]

@Emre4321a #4294 (comment)