BufferZone Pro

[TomAZ]

If anyone uses BufferZone Pro, I'd love to hear your comments - pro and con. How is it on resources and does it slow your system down at all? I'd be using it on an XP SP3 system.

BYW, is it basically just like Sandboxie?

[ZZZ7]

I use on my W7 and it runs great,gives you lots of options.

You have total control over what files stay in the zone or not.......and the program unloads easily to surf normally.

[ZZZ7]

You have to unload it to update the Firefox extensions ,which is normal. "

[tipo]

xp sp3 he user here...my system restarts alot when opening firefox virtualized...my pc is restarting with other programs too(yahoo messenger etc)don`t know what the problem is but if someone knows i please let me know...

[KelvinW4]

The last time I used it it slow down my system into a crawl and also my startup. Anyone else have such a problem?

[jmonge]

same here

[TomAZ]

Originally Posted by KelvinW4

The last time I used it it slow down my system into a crawl and also my startup.

How long ago was that?

[KelvinW4]

The very latest version..... don't remember when it was

[Feandur]

tipo:

My random restart issue turned out to be hardware based [PSU and Video card] ....although not sure if it was also helped along by the odd virus remmant or two.

If all else fails, including reverting to an earlier image, consider that there may be hardware issues involved....perhaps a good time to upgrade?

- good luck my friend,
feandur

[Techwiz]

I've installed Bufferzone Pro on two 64-bit computers.

#1 Windows Vista
Trouble with installation cased by Windows Defender. Restarted before allowing all changes. Once this was resolved it ran smoothly with no noticeable lag, just noticed the fan seems to run longer and more frequently.

Since my change to Sandboxie (Paid), I've been unable to reinstall BZP. Still no progress despite assistance and multiple efforts to clean the uninstall and repair any possible corruption. Other than this, I've had no trouble with BZP. It's relatively simple to set up and for a novice it takes MOST of the effort out the setup. As has been the experience with the next PC.

#2 Windows Seven
No trouble with installation. Hasn't caused any problems or headache for sibling using the computer. I do regular inspections on the system to make sure everything is being updated, that any errors (none yet) are identified and resolved, and that no detectible infections are present (prior to installation and at present).

[Amit]

The last I tried it caused so much problems I decided never to try it again.

[tipo]

Originally Posted by Feandur

tipo:

My random restart issue turned out to be hardware based [PSU and Video card] ....although not sure if it was also helped along by the odd virus remmant or two.

If all else fails, including reverting to an earlier image, consider that there may be hardware issues involved....perhaps a good time to upgrade?

- good luck my friend,
feandur

i`ll keep that in mind. thanks for the suggestion!

[mattbiernat]

Is Buffer zone still being developed? I like the idea behind BZ, it would be too bad if it simply went away.

[Cruise]

BufferZone Pro 4.04-185 is available for download...

November 7th, 2012 - What's new:

Enhanced Safe URL browser control
It is now possible to control the way Internet Explorer behaves after a zone switch
Improved performance and compatibility with Internet Explorer
If the home page or URL link are on the list of Safe URLs -- Internet Explorer will try to open automatically outside of BufferZone

Prevent BufferZone Services from being stopped
It is now possible to prevent unauthorized users from stopping BufferZone services

Bug Fixes (partial list)
Several rare situations which might result in an Operating System instability
Occasional hang of Windows Media player on Windows XP when running inside BufferZone
Improved compatibility with Flash and FireFox running inside BufferZone
Improved compatibility with Symantec Endpoint Security
Improved compatibility with McAfee SaaS and McAfee Total Protection
Occasional removal of "Send to mail recipient" option from the right-click menu
Improved performance when copying large number of files from network drives
Red border was not always shown when using Windows Aero
Open folder for downloaded file on Internet Explorer did not always show the new folder

Cheers,
Cruise

[nikanthpromod]

its a great program if its bugs free

[Cruise]

Originally Posted by nikanthpromod

its a great program if its bugs free

At least we now see it's still being developed/supported (and it's still free)!

Cruise

[chris1341]

Originally Posted by TomAZ

BYW, is it basically just like Sandboxie?

No, not at all,for me at any rate. I heard someone say once it is a merger of SBIE and Defensewall. That is disrespectful to all 3 products for me. Each are in their own way unique. It's SBIE all the way for me but see the merits of the others mentioned.

Anyone know if BZ is Win 8 compatible so I can have another look? My last experience was real slow-down in protected apps launch and general frustration that well...... it wasn't SBIE. My issue not theirs I'm sure.

Thanks

[Cruise]

Originally Posted by TomAZ
BYW, is it basically just like Sandboxie?

Originally Posted by chris1341

No, not at all,for me at any rate. I heard someone say once it is a merger of SBIE and Defensewall. That is disrespectful to all 3 products for me. Each are in their own way unique. It's SBIE all the way for me but see the merits of the others mentioned.

Chris, in what major way(s) do you find BZ different than SBIE?

[chris1341]

Hi Cruise,

In retrospect the use if the words 'not at all' was not appropriate. At the core they perform a similar function of redirecting traffic from threat gate apps to a restricted 'virtual' space.

My issues with BZ were around the way it did that. As stated that maybe just me and because I am a long time SBIE user I am just unable to accept different approaches.

Going on memory ( it was a while ago) the key differences were around speed of applications running in BZ, lack of granularity in setting restrictions/exceptions with BZ, a single virtual space rather than multiple sandboxes you can have with SBIE and some unexpected consequences of both running apps in and emptying the bufferzone. For example when I emptied the bufferzone I found FF certain add-ons that existed before BZ was installed would also be deleted as would all my Roboform password data. I assume that was because as they were updated the whole folder was copied into the virtual container and dumped from the real system.

No doubt I could have spent some time resolving this stuff but as I had a solid and consistent SBIE set-up to fall back on I did not think it was worth the effort. Maybe if it was a bit more responsive I'd have stuck with it a while longer, but as noted it was slow for me. That I'm afraid is the cardinal sin for software in my view.

Cheers

[PJC]

Last time I tried (sometime in last spring...),
BZ Pro was buggy...

[bo elam]

Hi Cruise, I think Sandboxie is more convenient. For one, I know you can not save Favorites/Bookmarks in Buffer Zone but is easily done in SBIE.

Bo

[The Shadow]

Hmm, BZ sounds tempting so I'll give it a try (but I believe I'll backup first)...

TS

[nikanthpromod]

here is a previous thread which might help
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=306898