The Internet is simply teeming with viruses. They can be disguised as useful programs, or they can even be built into a working program. (Quite often found in hacked programs, so you should treat hacked programs with distrust, especially if you download from suspicious sites). So you installed the program and something else was installed on your computer as a bonus (at best, programs for hidden surfing or miners), and at worst, warriors, backdoors, stealers and other dirty tricks.
There are 2 options if you don't trust the file.
— Running a virus in the sandbox
— Using virtual machines
In this article we will look at the 1st option - sandbox for windows.
Sandbox for Windows is a great opportunity to work with suspicious files, we will look at how to start using the sandbox.
If you use antiviruses, sandboxes are often built into them. But I don’t like these things and I think it’s best to download the sandbox on the website www.sandboxie.com.
The program allows you to run a file in a specially designated area, beyond which viruses cannot escape and harm the computer.
You can download the program for free. But, after 2 weeks of use, a sign indicating an offer to buy a subscription will appear when turned on, and the program can be launched in a few seconds. But the program still remains fully functional. Installation will not be difficult. And the interface itself is quite simple.
By default, the program will start itself when you turn on the computer. If the program is running, a tray icon will appear. If not, go to Start-All Programs-Sandboxie-Manage sandboxie.
The easiest way to run a program in the sandbox is to right-click on the launch file or on the shortcut of the desired program, and in the menu you will see the words “Run in sandbox”, click and run. Select the desired profile in which to run and click OK. That's it, the required program runs in a safe environment and viruses will not escape the sandbox.
Attention: some infected programs do not allow launching in sandboxes and virtual machines, forcing you to launch them directly. If you encounter such a reaction, the best thing to do is delete the file, otherwise you run at your own peril and risk
If launch in the sandbox does not appear in the context menu (when you right-click), go to the program window, select Configure - Integration into Windows Explorer - and check the two boxes under the words "Actions - run in the sandbox."
You can create different sandboxes. To do this, click Sandbox - create a sandbox and write the name of the new one. You can also delete old ones in the sandbox section (recommended).
There is nothing more to consider in the program. Lastly, I want to say - Take care of your data and your computer! Until next time
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