Windows only: Freeware application Sandboxie provides a safe "sandbox" for you to test out new software without making any permanent changes to your system.
Sandboxie is a lot like previously mentioned Altiris SVS, but since I've started using Sandboxie I've become somewhat of a convert to its no-nonsense operation.
Both Sandboxie and Altiris SVS are great choices for testing out apps before you completely install and for browsing the internet with nearly complete safety, so if you haven't tried out virtualization as a testing bed, I'd recommend giving one of these a try
For 'sandboxing' I've been using DefenseWall for some time now - makes you feel much safer connecting to the internet: www.softsphere.com
there is an excellent article on sandboxes here
http://www.techsupportalert.com/security_virtualization.ht...
