Avast Free and sandbox.

[Nunzio77]

Hi,
can anyone explain to me in detail how the sandbox works in Avast Free?

Thanks.

[Asyn]

Here’s how it works: By default, if an application is started and Avast detects anything suspicious, it will automatically run the application in the Sandbox. The advantage of running an application in the Sandbox is that it allows us to check suspicious applications while remaining completely protected against any malicious actions that an infected application might try to perform. Programs running within the sandbox have limited access to your files and system, so there is no risk to your computer or any of your other files. This feature is connected to the FileRep cloud feature which identifies new files for additional analysis. So we are able to warn you even before we have had the opportunity to examine this malware in our Virus Lab.

[Nunzio77]

@Asyn post:2

Here’s how it works: By default, if an application is started and Avast detects anything suspicious, it will automatically run the application in the Sandbox. The advantage of running an application in the Sandbox is that it allows us to check suspicious applications while remaining completely protected against any malicious actions that an infected application might try to perform. Programs running within the sandbox have limited access to your files and system, so there is no risk to your computer or any of your other files. This feature is connected to the FileRep cloud feature which identifies new files for additional analysis. So we are able to warn you even before we have had the opportunity to examine this malware in our Virus Lab.

Ok. Thanks! Very very good!

[Asyn]

You’re welcome.