Best Way To Launch Non-Default Browser In Separate Sandbox

Running my defualt browser, Opera, in default sandbox but would like to easily launch IE 8 in separate sandbox, like with one click. Is there any way to do this? Right now under Sandboxie menu I sleect the IE sandob I created and clcik run any program and type in iexplore.exe but would like something more automatic. Thanks for your help.

Gary

 

Hello Gary

If you have the paid version, you can simply force IE to open in it's own SB.
Then you're away with just one click from quick launch.
I have the same set up with Opera/IE.

HTH

philby

 

Have paid verison but could you just elaborate a little on this? Do you run Opera in default box? Then, how do you customize separate sandbox for IE and then command it to run in that box and thanks.

Gary

 

You can go to menu: Sandbox-> Create new sandbox, then create one and name it whatever you like, such as "IE8". Then, Configure-> Windows shell integration-> Add shortcut icons, choose the sandbox you just created, OK, then a menu will appear from which you can select your IE8 shortcut icon or program.

All this is possible in the paid version but I don't think it is in the freebie.

 

Thank you both. That is what I was looking for. Wonderful!

Gary

 

You are welcome!

 

Hello again Gary

Right click SB control icon
Select Show Window

Click Sandbox on top bar
Create New Sandbox and name it

The new box will now show in the window.

Right click it
Select Sandbox Settings
Select Program Start
Select Forced Programs and add iexplore.exe

That should do the trick, but you may have to then allow other .exe files to start (eg for your pdf reader), by adding them under Restrictions > Start/Run Access.

philby

 

Thanks again.

Gary

 

Maybe, maybe not. Is that what the OP wants, to force IE8 in a separate sandbox? If this is the case, is it not easier to simply add IE to the Forced programs list in the current Default box? I see yours and Philby's logic here, but this (Forced IE8 ) may not be desired.

 

Yes, I wanted a separate sandbox with slightly different settings where I exclusively use IE 8 for certain things only. These settings are different from my defualt box settings. Thanks again.

Gary

 

I here ya and certainly forcing it sandboxed is my preference as well I was just trying to discern what specifically was wanted by the OP because not everyone wants to force their browsers to the sandbox. Anyways, it looks like he/she is satisfied with the solution and that's what matters most.

 

BTW, I find Sandboxie's launching of default web browser significantly slower than forcing a browser to be sandboxed.

Sandboxed Web Browser icon on desktop = considerably slower launch