Environment variables [SOLVED]

[Creave]

I want to specify some paths and was wondering why

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%Desktop%

works but

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%Downloads%

shows this error:



Where can I find a full list of the environment variables?

[Syrinx]

https://ss64.com/nt/syntax-variables.html is a good one IMO

[APMichael]

Sandboxie uses its own Expandable Variables:
https://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?ExpandableVariables
https://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?ShellFolders
(But you can use the Windows Environment Variables also.)

%Downloads% was never defined but %{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}% should work.
(Check the registry keys mentioned in the second link for an overview.)

[Creave]

Sandboxie uses its own Expandable Variables:
https://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?ExpandableVariables
https://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?ShellFolders
(But you can use the Windows Environment Variables also.)

%Downloads% was never defined but %{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}% should work.
(Check the registry keys mentioned in the second link for an overview.)

Yes, I can see them but is it possible to specify more user friendly names?

[Guest10]

If you want to specify an OpenFilePath you should open Sandboxie Control's window.
Right-click the sandbox name and then
Sandbox Settings > Resource Access > File Access > Direct Access
If it will apply only to one program (safest choice), click "Add Program" and select that program.
Otherwise, select "Add" and browse to the folder (such as your Downloads folder)
OK your way out.

The setting for the Downloads folder will still show as
%{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}%
if you look at the Configure > Edit Configuration window, but otherwise the GUI will show it as "C:\Users\(username)\Downloads" in the Sandbox Settings windows.

[Creave]

Thanks for the information!

[APMichael]

Yes, I can see them but is it possible to specify more user friendly names?

Yes, this should be possible. You can add to Sandboxie.ini, for example:

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[GlobalSettings]
Ovr.Downloads=%{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}%

(Check the section "Overriding Variables" from the first link.)

[Creave]

Are variables like %{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}% on different systems still valid?

[APMichael]

Yes, because Microsoft have defined those IDs and names.

[Creave]

Thank you! I appreciate the help!

[APMichael]

I'm glad I was able to help.