I just thought it would be nice to see someone/Comodo post an instructional video on how to use sandbox/how it works instead of just a wall of text in the forums. I cant quite wrap my head around it yet and seeing it on vid would be a great help.
A video might be helpful. It’s a little easier to understand if you can get the concept of “Sandbox” out of your head. It isn’t a true Sandbox. Think of it this way. All unrecognized programs are run “Limited”. Most will work fine this way, but you will run into some that will give you fits. These troubled programs (that you know are safe) can be added to “My Own Safe Files” which should keep them from being “Limited”.
When you choose to run a program in the Sandbox, it is specifically Sandboxed (using the Sandbox directory on your C drive for the virtualized files).
Basically, most programs on your machine are given limited access (for greater protection) and you may have to specifically permit some for their total compatibility in running.
This is how I’ve come to understand it. If I’m wrong in the concept, I’m sure someone will set me straight.
BTW, head wrapping doesn’t work, I’ve tried it! ;D
I agree that the term “sandbox” may not be the best term for this functionality in CIS. It is a sandbox per se., but it’s not a sandbox as most Windows users expect.
Mouse1 made a useful tutorial explaining about how Comodo’s sandbox works. The link is in my signature.
Keep in mind that Comodo just started with the sandbox. Rome, and also Sandboxie, were not in built in one day (I hope this Dutch phrase translates … 88) ).
Someone once told me you should believe the weather forecast in the papers, but how can you believe in a profession where it’s OK to be 40% right, 30% of the time.