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Open unsafe and untrusted files and programs in Sandbox
The Sandbox feature in your Norton product lets you browse the web or run programs in a completely isolated, safe environment. This feature is useful when you want to run suspicious or untrusted programs without having to worry about the risk.
Run programs in Sandbox
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Open your Norton device security product.
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On the left pane, click Security.
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Navigate to Advanced Security > Computer > Sandbox.
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Click Open Application.
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Navigate and select the program file (.exe) and click Open.
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The program opens in a virtualized window indicated by a colored border and the label Norton Sandbox. To end the virtualized session, click the X icon in the top-right corner of the window.
Always run programs in Sandbox
You can set up specific programs to always open or run in Sandbox.
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Open your Norton device security product.
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On the left pane, click Security.
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In the Security dashboard, navigate to Advanced Security > Computer > Sandbox.
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In the Sandbox window, click the Permanent Sandbox tab.
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Click Add/Add Application.
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In the Add app window, do one of the following:
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Click Add next to a listed program to instantly add it.
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Click Manually Select App, then navigate and select the program file (.exe) and click Open.
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Every time you open the added program, it automatically runs in Sandbox.
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Last modified: 04/24/2025
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