New Update Sandboxie-Plus v1.17.6 / 5.72.6 Latest

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Sandboxie-Plus v1.17.6 / 5.72.6 Latest
Sandboxie-Plus version 1.17.6 / 5.72.6 introduces a number of usability improvements, compatibility fixes, and refinements to box portability and management. The main application window will now clearly indicate when Sandboxie-Plus is running with elevated privileges by appending “(Administrator)” to the window title, helping users more easily distinguish between elevated and non-elevated sessions.

This release further improves the sandbox import and export workflow. The archive format has been revised to store sandbox configurations directly as BoxName.ini files using a [BoxName] section header, replacing the previous BoxName/BoxConfig.ini layout. The new format remains fully backward compatible, with imports supporting both the legacy and updated structures. In addition, the updated format is now fully aligned with the portable sandbox layout, allowing users to simply unpack an exported archive and immediately add the contained sandboxes as portable boxes without any additional conversion steps.

Several issues have also been addressed in this build. A problem affecting hook registration has been fixed, improving overall reliability and compatibility. Another important fix resolves excessive CPU usage caused by Desktop Window Manager (DWM) when running applications that use custom title bars, such as applications built with Delphi VCL, significantly reducing unnecessary system load in affected scenarios.

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

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.

https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/releases/tag/v1.17.6
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/sandboxie-plus-v1-17-6.459886/

 

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Thanks for sharing the update.

This looks like a solid maintenance release with a few changes that are actually useful in day-to-day use, not just minor internal fixes.

Notable improvements

• The main window now shows when Sandboxie-Plus is running elevated by adding “(Administrator)” to the title. That is a small change, but it helps avoid confusion when switching between normal and elevated sessions.
• The import/export format for sandboxes appears cleaner and more practical. Storing the config directly as BoxName.ini and aligning it with the portable sandbox layout should make backups, transfers, and portable use more straightforward.
• Backward compatibility for imports is important here, since it reduces the risk of breaking older exported archives.

Important fixes

• The hook registration fix may improve general compatibility and stability, although the real-world impact will depend on each user’s setup and the applications being sandboxed.
• The DWM CPU usage fix is probably the most meaningful change for affected users. If someone noticed unusually high CPU usage with apps using custom title bars, this update may be especially worth installing.

Practical takeaway
For most users, this seems like a recommended update, especially if they use portable boxes, frequently import/export sandboxes, or had high CPU usage in certain GUI applications.

As always with security software, it is still sensible to keep a backup of the current configuration before updating, even when the release notes indicate compatibility.