Software License Giveaway: Sandboxie
It Brings Me Special Pleasure To Announce My Latest Software License Giveaway: Sandboxie
“…it is, I think, as important a tool as a personal firewall is for network communication.” ~ Steve Gibson ¹ on Security Now, Episode #172.
Regular readers may remember that I have recommended Sandboxie here before. I’ve used it for as long as I can remember. I consider Sandboxie an essential and primary tool for protecting my machines from cybercrimals (incorrectly called “hackers”). I’ll speak to this more in a bit…
How it works: Sandboxie takes a whole different approach (tactic) than traditional antivirus and anti-Spyware programs use to protecting you. Sandboxie runs your applications (aka “programs”) in an isolated area called a “sandbox”, as this animation shows…
Any programs that are “launched” (aka “Open”-ed, aka “run”) within Sandboxie only function within the sandbox, and have no direct access to your files, the Windows operating system or any other part of your PC. After you have finished with the ‘session’, you can right click the Sandboxie icon and delete all sandboxed files and processes, and your PC will be returned to the same state it was in before you started (how those red boxes vanish). To paraphrase, “What happens in the sandbox stays in the sandbox.”
Some Benefits of the Isolated Sandbox
- Secure Web Browsing: Running your Web browser under the protection of Sandboxie means that all malicious software downloaded by the browser is trapped in the sandbox and can be discarded trivially.
- Enhanced Privacy: Browsing history, cookies, and cached temporary files collected while Web browsing stay in the sandbox and don’t leak into Windows.
- Secure E-mail: Viruses and other malicious software that might be hiding in your email can’t break out of the sandbox and can’t infect your real system.
How I use Sandboxie: The main thing I use Sandboxie for is when I want to explore unknowns; the second use is for when I want to explore ‘known bad’s’ or ‘known risky’ (such as when I want to see how a new item of malware installs itself, so I can better remove it). What do I mean by “unknowns”? Websites I have not visited before.. and those PowerPoint slideshows people “forward” to me. Frankly, I almost always open my web browser, Firefox, “sandboxed”, and I recommend you get in the habit too – the Internet is not a clean, well-lighted place, but an un-policed criminal’s playground; and even “safe” websites get hacked.
When I am asked to review a new (to me) program, I first “install” it in a sandbox. There is a tutorial on this here, How To Investigate Suspicious File using Sandboxie.
(An example of “known risky” would be P2P downloads (aka “Torrents”) and porn sites.)
Sandboxie allows me to be a better tech (and tech writer) because with it I can safely observe the techniques ‘hackers’ and malicious software employ. But it also plain and simply gives me a secure feeling when traveling around the Web, and I feel ‘naked’ without it.
Note: Sandboxie is NOT a replacement, nor substitute, for traditional anti-Malware (antivirus+anti-Spyware) but is used in conjunction with. (This is referred to as “layering” your defenses.) And Sandboxie is not exactly intuitive to the “average user”, so I highly recommend that first time users see Tutorial: Getting Started with Sandboxie. This is a serious security tool and taking the time to learn how it works is well worth it! Using Sandboxie is simple, there’s just a few things to know.
Who can use Sandboxie? Sandboxie runs on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems.
Okay. Okay. Okay! The contest!
Sandboxie’s creator, Ronen Tzur, has graciously and generously donated five licenses to me, to award to my readers. I sincerely thank him for that. So I am going to do a random drawing ² contest from folks who “enter” my drawing. The contest will end midnight Thursday, July 15th, and the winners announced Friday the 16th.
A “registration” license is “lifetime” and can be used on as many computers as you own. Sandboxie currently retails for €29 Euros ($36.67). The other advantages of the paid version are listed here.
How to enter? To enter the drawing, simply click on “comment”, and enter your name and a valid e-mail (so we can send you the key) in the form. Actually commenting is optional. And, I shouldn’t have to say this, but it seems I do — multiple entries will result in disqualification. (In this contest. Entry in prior contests doesn’t count against you.)
“My first recommendation for safe browsing is a free program called Sandboxie.” ~ JonathanT, Gizmo’s Best Free Browser Protection Utility.
Ronen has always offered this (essential, IMHO) security tool free, for which he has long earned a big tip of my Geek hat. It consistently wins “Best” and “Top” mentions on the reputable download sites, such as PC Magazine and MajorGeeks.
You may use Sandboxie free of charge for any length of time that you desire. However, if you use Sandboxie for more than 30 days, the software will remind you to consider paying the registration fee each time it is launched. (By purchasing you would support further development and improvement of Sandboxie.) So, download your copy today, and then leave a comment — you just might win a lifetime license!
The Sandboxie website is here.
¹ Steve was named one of three Tech Paul’s Friend of the Internet Surfer Award winners to date. (I should name Ronen as my next winner for giving the world Sandboxie!)
² All entrants will be placed into Random.org’s “randomizer”, and the top 5 results will be the winners.
Related: A man I know a little bit, and respect a lot, published this review of Sandboxie on Bright Hub, Sandboxie Review: Free Security Software for Your PC.
* You may want to take the time to read the other comments (below) too…
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Wow, Sandboxie, fantastic prize
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My computer will be very happy if I will win a lifetime license Sandboxie
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Hello TechPaul!
Thank you so much for this giveaway.
Sandboxie is one the best virtualization application of all time.I would sure like to win one license too.
Best Regards.
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Hello Paul,
how could I miss you newest fantastic giveaway?;)
I use sandboxie free to surf mainly, I feel more secure with a sanboxed browser ’cause hardly an exploit kit might damage my system.
Thank you for this giveaway and thanks to Ronan Tzuc for his generous gesture.
Good luck to all
Regards
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Thanks for the review & sharing this essential program.
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Hi,
Thanks for this opportunity .
I just reinstalled my operating system and I could use this program , so please count me in .
Best regards !
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Many thanks for this fantastic giveaway. Sandboxie is the best and nothing can replace it…:D I am using the free version for a long time. A little bothered with the notification each time. Will be greatful if i win a license..:D
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ductty, rachamim, NiceTake, leofelix, Bionic, Murphy, Sujay..
You are entered, and good luck!
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Thanks Paul for conducting the great giveaway. Please consider me for the giveaway. One of the best virtualization software my favourite. Best Regards.
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thank you, there are many good men in this world who do such beautiful presents
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I have been using the free version of sandboxie works great when using the web or opening up your email or downloading software great for isolating your internet explorer, firefox,web browsers if i do not win a license for this amazing security software i will then keep on using the free version would not want to use the internet or web applications without it thanks for the great giveaway offer!!
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Thanks Paul for another great giveaway. You’re always looking out for us and it’s appreciated.
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Hi Paul,
Very nice giveaway. Sandboxie is excellent software. Thank you for giving us the opportunity in winning the Sandboxie license lifetime. I appreciate if you could count me in.
Cheers,
Joko
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Many thanks for the giveaway. I am always having to restore system due to trying different software. This would be a great help to me. Thanks again.
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Hello
Great review and of course great giveaway :)
Best regards
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Helo :)
Thanks for this amazing Giveaway,i would like to wim one license for Sandboxie :)
Please include me too
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Hi Paul, this is a superb giveaway. Please count me in. Thanks in advance. Cheers.
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I would like to winn by this great offer. I kike this Blog sincen i have founded him.
Thanks
BEn
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Hey, Thanks Paul for this great giveaway. Please consider me for the giveaway :)
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Have heard about this, and am now with a much better understanding. Thank you. Please enter me as well.
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Extremely cool giveaway!!! I could really use this lifetime license. Great program.
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Wow.. sandboxie lifetime license.. can’t wait for the day..:)
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I really would love to win this. It makes trying out new software a breeze. Thanks for another great giveaway!
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thanks for the giveaway.. count me in too
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ROHIT, malkhaz, rodney, Josh Friedman, Joko, NOKNOT, belfik, Tigran, Paf, Ben, hass, phase, jelson, Blackcobra, Lewy, princeaniket..
You are entered and good luck!
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Thank you Paul and Ronan Tzuc for conducting this giveaway..
It’s an excellent piece of software.. I just cant think of surfing the net w/o sandboxie.. And the included ‘Drop my rights’ feature adds an extra layer of protection..
Would love to win one..
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enter me in thank’s
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This is a very functional software that should be standard in every computer. I’d love to have this license.
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Thank you for a very generous giveaway of an extremely useful program. Good luck to you, Paul and the best of success to Sandboxie team. Nice draw to get myself into.
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Hi Paul!
This is indeed a superb giveaway for safe way of maintaining our system free of infections.Winning Sandboxie license will definitely make my dream of safe surfing come true.
A big Thank you for the effort.
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Incredible Giveaway!!
Thanks.
Please do count me in for this…
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I would love to participate for Sandboxie license drawing too.
Cool.
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Ranjan, gurra, paul, zerotox, kingpin, Ref., Hail..
You are entered and good luck!
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Wow,Sandboxie is a amazing application.
Wonderful if I could win this one:P
Thank Paul Eckstrom for yet a another priceless giveaway!
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Great program and nice Giveaway! Best regards from Belgrade!
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I am using sandboxie for a long time now. A license for this software would be great.
Thank you.
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Count me in too!
Sandboxie will surely add another secure layer of defense to put most of my fear of getting infected from surfing.
Thank you so much Paul,Great job.
Regards.
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Hi, Tech Paul!
This current giveaway has drew my interest. Consider my name, please!
Thank you!
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Simply a magnificent software:)
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Thank you.
Please take me in for this giveaway too.
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Very special giveaway.Please count me in this contest.Thanks & Regards.
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i would love to have a license of SB as i have been using the free version of SB . It is such a good chance and i hope i get one
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Thanks for the great chance to get a life-time license for this wonderful S/W.
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Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful software! Please include me in the drawing.
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Great Giveaway! Thanks Paul.
Please consider me if possible …
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I would love a life-time license.
I’ve been using the free version for a while.
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Great Giveaway please enter me in this contest.
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I would like to win it. I love Sandboxie.
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Paul,
Lifetime license of Sandboxie is truly appreciated.
Thank you,I want to win as well.
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Gameon, ajemsasa, coolczone, District, corker, Sandboxer, kwn, Ahmed, gery, Irvin R., northernexposure, Dallas, Ande, Mike, elements..
You are entered and good luck!
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Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful software! Please include me in the drawing.
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This is so far the best software for protection ever. It’s really nice of you to offer here free for grab. Thank you so much for that and please count on me.
regards,
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Sandboxie is great software. Please enter me.
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I’m using sandboxie free for years. Although in its limited function in free version. It is very very powerful. I hope I can have the license of this one of the powerful security program to date.
Thanks you very much tzuk and techpaul for the giveaway…
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I should want to win this. I want it to win.
Please take me in.
Regards,
Mr. G.T.
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Great giveaway ;-) Please count me in.
Thank you.
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Hey Paul,
Gizmo got me on to this a few years ago; using on Windows XP Professional; I to felt very safe.
Please through my name into the hat.
Best,
Bob
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Bob Slyker,
On 32-bit systems in general, and XP in particular, you really want Sandboxie. MHO.
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Please include me in this draw. As someone who once had a file placed in their system directory while surfing the web I think this would come in handy. Thankfully, my firewall caught it trying to make an outbound connection.
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Gimme :). Well it sure would be handy as i test apps often.
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Jurek, amon, bowlby4, vhick, GT, eMCe, Bob Slyker, KC, MantisGhost..
You are entered and good luck!
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Hi, great giveaway hope i win one
Thanks
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Thank you for the opportunity. SandBoxie of this great tip, I’m using and enjoying it very much!
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Thanks Paul for this great giveaway contest.
Adding T4E to my favorites.
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I’ll be honest…I don’t use SandBoxie on my web browser. I find it tedious to do the Quick Recovery each time I download something. However, I do use SandBoxie free to test unknown applications and would like to win a license key so that I can use the “Forced Folders” and “Forced Programs” function…
Thanks for the generous giveaway…hope to be one of the lucky 5.
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I hope I win this a license, because I use sandboxie already.
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Thanks for this giveaway.
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I would like to enter.
Thanks.
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Thanks!
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I want this. Thanks
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I would like to enter this, Thank you!
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“Alda”, “Wiusa”, “John” — you are disqualified.
Come on, man. I had not even started looking for multiple entries. Yours just lept out at me.
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Use the free version, would love the paid one thanks.
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Thank you for the chance to get the registered version – please enter me.
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If I keep trying, I may win someday.:-) I’ve never used Sandboxie before, but another security layer would not be bad to have. Thanks for the chance ….
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Nice giveways
I would like to use Sandboxie as supplimentary protections to my computer.
Please count me in for the contest.
Thanks & Regards
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k19s, Carlos, Escee, safeguy, Diane, Franziska, yuko, ralphn, thane, click-click, Luchriste..
You are entered and good luck!
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Another wonderful giveaway of Techpaul, sandboxie definitely provide value-added to my protection. this is a big chance, and I want to win
please include me,
Best regards
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probably the best light-virtualization software; gaining a lot of popularity nowadays. Cheers !
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TechPaul, as I am on disibility, and serfe the internet all day, would like to be a winner.
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“Sandboxie” = “Good Gear”.
Throw my name into the hat please Paul.
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thanks a lot..please,count me in…sanboxie is great software…we can test anything under separate virtualized environment without damaging PC…thanks….
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I have used Sandboxie for quite awhile now and do like the product very much. I refer all my friends to the product and also show each one how to use it as far as I can and understand how to use it. I would absolutely love to get one of these lifetime membership keys for the product.
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TechPaul,
I definitely want in on this… Sandboxie is golden!
Great contest offer.
Rick
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I’m in, please.
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I’m in.
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Hi , would like to have one license as this can give me more degree of freedom in evaluating softwares of new and unknown nature. Can safeguard me against unknown threats . Hope i win . Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I like to enter this giveaway. Thank you Techpaul.
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I would love to have a key for myself. Sandboxie is so good.
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Sandboxie sounds great. Just what the doctor ordered.
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I have a brand new still in the box Win 7 64 bit computer. I would like to protect it with Sandboxie. I am currently using a Vista 64 bit machine. When I tried to put it on this machine, I read that Sandboxie was not for 64 bit machine. I was so disappointed, because I love playing with different SW. That said I was delighted to get the email. Please consider me for a lifetime Lic. Thank you
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ebony623,
Sandboxie will run on 64-bit.
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Yet another great opportunity. Please enter my name and many thanks.
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springname, hejho, Old Salt”, rodzilla, akmal, B Avery, Ramblinrick, Chas, tc, Dinesh Kumar, Murugesan, Chaminda, jbe, ebony623, BaldEagle..
You are entered and good luck!
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A fantastic software application!
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Thanks paul for this nice offer
Please count me for this giveaway
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What a fantastic software giveaway!!! :)
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Thanks for this great offer for a chance to win Sandboxie. I have heard great things about this software.
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Hi Paul,
Good software,—- Sandboxie. Please count me in the contest.
Thanks.
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Great giveaway. I’m a long time user of Sandboxie. Would love to win a licence!
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Hello Paul, thank you once again for yet another fantastic giveaway.
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Hey Paul – Great software please count me in the draw!
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I have been an avid user and supporter of sandboxie. Tzuk is one of the most dedicated and hardworking developers I have seen. Any exploits discovered are immediately patched within the same day!! He works extensively during the beta testing cycles to ensure that sandboxie is more compatible with a lot of software.
I would love to win a license for this excellent piece of software
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David,
I appreciate your testimonial.
The best part of doing this (writing) is the people I have met.. and that holds true for these contests too (I get to introduce myself to some of my ‘heroes’). I too have been a fan for a long while.
I was just exploring some in the Sandboxie forums, and you know what? I think every answer came straight from Ronen.. That tells you something right there!
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THANK YOU for this offer-I would love to have this paid version!
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Enter me, please.
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plz count me also
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jambo907, Swarup, Slik, Margie, KiKu, Reggie, Gus, Lee, David, Philip Wylie, Jim Darnell, amit raina..
You are entered and good luck!
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Please enter me to the giveaway. Thanks.
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“kens” — you are disqualified.
You already entered as “dun”.
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Please, count me in for a Sandboxie License!
Great Offer!
Thank you!
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PLS Let me have it…pls
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PLS Let me have it, I too want it
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“hellfcuker”, “sw2clone” — you are disqualified.
The rules clearly state: one entry only.
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Thanks for the giveaway I hope to win this!!
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Very usefull
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Hope I’m lucky enough to win :)
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Thanks for this giveaway! Very usefull software.
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I have used the unpaid for version for the last week having only recently discovered this. Amazing software.
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I use Sandboxie but the free version it would be so good if I had the paid version. If I win I will tell my 100 twitter followers to go to this website, and mention this website on my website.
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Thanks 4 the giveaway…pls count me in…
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thanks for the giveaway. Count me in plz !
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Hi , Paul..
Thanks for this opportunity .. can you add my name inside your drawing ?
Regards
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Panayotis Cophinas, Jowin, Marco, Nige, Bas, Colin, Gregory Hammond, deanxx, dangghetwa, aungzeya38..
You are entered and good luck!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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Hi Paul,
Thanks a lot for this great giveaway. I know this sounds a little bit like : “I’ve heard this before ” but .. it is true. I use the free version of that awesome software “Sandboxie” version 3.46 right now for more than three years and yes, bye bye spywares, worms and viruses …
It would be great if I could win myself an activation key for the Pro version of Sandboxie. I cross my fingers and I hope to be one of the lucky guys … Please count me in for the drawing.
Slyvester.
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Thank you for this giveaway. Please count me in.
Cheers
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A lifetime license for Sandboxie…Wow!!
Definitely count me in
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The free version is very nice.
Thanks for the opportunity of full version.
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Thanks for the Contest!
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Sorry,
I do an error when typing my mail
So I’ve tried with “personne” !
Excuse me and please send me the key…
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Sandboxie interesting… so I am entering the contest, (first time for your contests Paul) perhaps I will will have Beginners Luck.
gaia
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Thanks for the giveaway.
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Hi Paul,
Wow what a great giveaway, I have used the freebie of this wouldn’t mind a fully loaded version. Please include me in the drawing. Thanks.
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Thanks for this giveaway.
Sandboxie is like a panacea against
everything bad from Internet !
Please count me in.
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Thanks for everything!
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Johnwge, Slyvester, 3K3, Dhiraj Sinha, Hippo, Sanford, Gaia, Cappydawg, Peter340, Alex Fuller, renod..
You are entered and good luck!
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Wow! Sandboxie for giveaway! Thats so great, please consider me in the giveaway. :)
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Thank you for this great giveaway.
I have been using this software for ages but just as a free version.
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Thanks in advance for the license.
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Hi Tech Paul
Great contest.
Please count me in.
Thank you
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great choice for giveaway, please enter me too. I’ve been using the free version which works very well.
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please give me one. actually i need of a good sandbox to surf safely and, as you state, to observe the new sw i install sometimes. would be great if could be one of the winners.
thanks a lot. it’s a great opportunity.
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Wow, this software is really fantastic! Great giveaway.
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I have been thinking of using this type of software for a long time winning this would but thoughts into action.
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Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.
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Thank you for the opportunity of winning a Sandboxie license.All the best.
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It looks like a utility that I could really use!
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Hi ,
Thanks for the nice review and giveaway contest .
Please count me in…!
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Great software and count me in on another great giveaway.
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Great software
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Great giveaway. Please count me in. Thank you.
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What a great giveaway. Please count me in. Thanks a lot.
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“shan”, “shirl” — you are disqualified.
The rules clearly state: one entry only.
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*Thanks for the giveaway, count me in!*
//We use Sandboxie as our main defence. My sister is coming home this weekend. She only uses one ‘layer’ (not even any on-demand scanners) so I will be sure to show her the ropes with Sandboxie.\\
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Count me in please…
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Good night, will honour me you to grant me a version pro of sandboxie?
Respectful salutations
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MH, MacPeter, Miet Kokonek, Peter, k, marco, Ken Falco, lifeartist, Meena, P, Frank, Suhan, murphdog, Eric, Mark, my_immortalize, incognita..
You are entered and good luck!
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In my opinion,Sandboxie is the best solution for secure browsing.So obviously I have installed it on my laptop.This giveaway presents a nice opportunity for me to upgrade to the pro version.Hence,count me in the raffle please.
thks…Rose
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Please count me in. Thanks in advance.
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Please enter me in the drawing.
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Please enter me in Sandboxie giveaway.
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Rose Cartrer, Conti, Wheezer, Ronald Light..
You are entered and good luck!
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Hello!
I would consider myself really lucky if I could win one license for “SandBoxie” too.
Thank you very much for this fabulous giveaway…
Regards,
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I really like trying new software, and sanboxie make it easy, because I can change the software without endangering windows on my laptop
thank you
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Many thanks Paul for this giveaway.
Appreciate if you could count me in.
Thanks,
Grr
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Great giveaway have been looking for this software count me for this!
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count me in
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I had never heard of this software before.However,upon downloading and trying it out,I felt it’s an interesting approach towards security.So a license would be highly appreciated.
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Coast32, ibheck, Grr, Tj, r00t, Alex Garcia..
You are entered and good luck!
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Great contest! Hope I will win!
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Planning to spread the word about your webpage to all my subscibers. Kudos so substantially.
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yooman, Eusen..
You are entered and good luck
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