Sandboxie Support

Border sandboxed indicator

2010-12-14T21:03:51-04:00

The _multi (v1.1.1) and _multi_bg versions do not seem to do anything here on Win7x64. They run and the timer seems to execute but no borders are drawn. I tried both the included .exe file and my installed version of ahk_l x64.

The old Version (v1.0) works just fine. But it does not seem to detect the Name of the Sandbox. It only displays the default color.

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:03 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-11-23T20:40:47-04:00

Instead of making another related topic, I thought it would be better if I post in the original thread. While I do appreciate Micah's contribution, Im wondering if Tzuk could make sandboxie display borders around multiple windows simultaniously. It would be easier to use/configure etc. as im that technically savvy

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:40 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-08-23T18:58:58-04:00

Sorry for the delay. Without the notification feature it's hard to keep track without checking every once in a while. I forgot to check back. I'll look into this. I only have one monitor so I can't test directly. I'll look at the code.

Statistics: Posted by Micahs — Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:58 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-07-25T19:12:02-04:00

I like this utility since it draws borders for all sandboxed windows instead of only on the active window.

BorderGuard_Multi v1.1.1 (Feb 5)
Sandboxie services start with Windows
BorderGuard shortcut in user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

I have a few different sandboxes, and each of them is configured to a different color in borderGuard.ini. After starting up Windows, the borders are always drawn with the default border color, no matter which sandbox they belong in. The only way I can get it to redraw the correct color is a manual save in borderGuard.ini with no changes to the file.

Thanks for your help.

Statistics: Posted by greensnowy — Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:12 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-07-16T14:59:56-04:00

1. I have a problem with the exe. The border goes out of line when I maximize the window.
I use the default setting.
I have dual monitors. Is it the cause of problem?

Click to see a larger image.

2. I would like to put the border inside the window not outside. This is how sandboxie looks in the appearance setting but it works in the active window only. I would like to see borders for all sandboxed windows. Is it possible?

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:59 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-05-08T15:16:39-04:00

I only have one monitor, so I'll have to look at the code and see where the problem could be. I'll get back to you.

BTW, does the orig version work on multiple monitors?

Statistics: Posted by Micahs — Fri May 08, 2009 3:16 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-05-06T03:00:36-04:00

This is a great script. Unfortunately it doesn't work on my dual monitor setup.

I have two 1280-1024 monitors. Monitor 1 is on the left and Monitor 2 is on the right. Monitor 2 is designated as main monitor (so the start menu is on the right hand side).

BorderGuard_multi (v1.1.1) displays borders only on Monitor 2. There are no borders on Monitor 1.

Any idea what could be the problem?

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Wed May 06, 2009 3:00 am

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-04-20T06:20:31-04:00

This is a great script! Thank you so much!

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:20 am

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-11T16:21:57-04:00

Yes to the layered windows.
No to the trans colors for now (can't figure it out. Might have something to do with my images.)

I started using an image control the same dimensions as the border, but the background color flashed through when it was resized. Then I blitting the background directly to the border, but retention was an issue (the background color still blinked through when the window was redrawn and if a window moved over the border, it erased the image leaving the background color.) I switched to using UpdateLayeredWindow and that works great, but just a little slow (keep in mind my computer is only 950mhz.)

I'm still having issues with it, I broke one thing trying to fix something else! Also, the transparency with UpdateLayeredWindow is not working. Not a huge deal, but annoying. When I get something worthwhile, I'll post again.

Statistics: Posted by Micahs — Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:21 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-08T18:29:15-04:00

out of curiosity, do you create layered windows where you set a key transparency color?

Statistics: Posted by Mark_ — Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:29 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-07T03:55:06-04:00

Yes, I use Sandboxie in a very basic way. Just one sandbox used to safely run software I download before attempting to install it live.

The latest version looks even better. I love that black and yellow caution tape border.

Thanks again for your help - and for the awesome utility!

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:55 am

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-06T04:18:33-04:00

This version is a beta with support for background images for the borders.

I am not happy with it yet, but I thought I would post it for the triggerhappy. I am still working on this - looks promising so far though.

The default image is "Caution Tape" but it can be changed in the ini file. The entry "borderBackground" is valid for either the global or per-sandbox sections. In per-sandbox sections, specify "none" to disable the global setting for that sandbox.

The main problem right now is that when I change the region setting to match size changes, the image flickers and the background color shows momentarily. This is not the best way to do it, so another method will be used instead later. I just wanted to show what is coming... (Hopefully!)

Statistics: Posted by Micahs — Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:18 am

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-05T16:27:11-04:00

Guest wrote:what was the issue?

You weren't trying hard enough!

Just kidding. I changed the way it handles the variables that contain the border information. I think it was related to your having just one sandbox. I have many, so the problem never manifested itself for me. Glad it works! The latest version has the added feature of being able to work even if it can't find the sandbox "nest" (keep in mind that I have not added the api stuff yet.)

Statistics: Posted by Micahs — Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:27 pm

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-05T03:50:23-04:00

Micahs wrote:HERE is another version. I changed something or other. See if that made any diff. BTW, is your sandbox at the default location? (Application Data folder)

Yippe! Lovely bright green borders again with this version.

Thanks very much for the quick fix!

If you're still interested: Yes, I was/am using the default sandbox location.

Out of curiosity, now knowing this released fixed the problem for me, what was the issue?

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am

Border sandboxed indicator

2009-02-04T20:13:54-04:00

HERE is another version. I changed something or other. See if that made any diff. BTW, is your sandbox at the default location? (Application Data folder)

@tzuk
Thanks! I'll let you know when it has my toothy grin of approval.

Statistics: Posted by Micahs — Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:13 pm