What is Returnil?

Ok.. i'm a little confused on what Returnil is and how it handles updates for Windows, antivirus software, etc..., if your machine is in a virtual mode. And how is performance?

And how is this different than SafeSpace which virtualizes any application?

 

The best way to answer this is to read posts here by this gentleman.



From the Returnil site

 

Returnil virtualizes the system partition (until the next reboot).
I use Sandboxie like you SafeSpace for application virtualisation and Returnil sometimes for software tests which require no reboot.
The advantage with Returnil is that you don't have to setup a sandbox with all its rules.
Just start "Session Lock" and do what you like.
But take care that nothing can make an escape from your system partition.

Cheers