DavidR
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Something that has been around for years doesn’t really make that much difference as I’m shure there is no parameter as to how long a program has been around, if it is even known. If the file was digitally signed (probably not if it has been around for years) then that would possibly be one criteria to suggest the sandbox along with others. We don’t know if it leaving a port open or not would be one of the parameters considered.
That is the whole reason why you should keep it enabled and use the remember my answer in conjunction with fact you want it run normally, as that information is likely to be transmitted using the avast Community function if you have it enabled.
If everyone abandoned the auto-sandbox who would the myriad of different applications out there be recognised.
With it disabled the day that you actually need it, then it isn’t there to provide that extra security.