Werfault for Windows Explorer and Terminate
Author: smhfsCreated Nov 24, 2025Updated Sep 17, 2026
LabelsConfirmation PendingMore Info NeededType: RegressionWin 11Issue: Can't Reproduce
Describe what you noticed and did
hello In Windows 11, I right-click on the sandbox item run standard applications windows explorer Widows Explorer doesn't open completely, and even later werfault and terminate 1.16.8 thank you
How often did you encounter it so far?
Always every time
Expected behavior
windows explorer
Affected program
windows explorer
Download link
Not available
Where is the program located?
Not relevant to my request.
Did the program or any related process close unexpectedly?
No, not at all.
Crash dump
https://1drv.ms/u/c/0037bbfe21bc6966/EQTG2zTz61BJl0pXOl3EviQBarVWdpQScXqrfKGORYijRQ?e=dgLxfR
What version of Sandboxie are you running now?
sandbox v 1.16.8
Is it a new installation of Sandboxie?
I recently did a new clean installation.
Is it a regression from previous versions?
1.16.7
In which sandbox type you have this problem?
In a standard isolation sandbox (yellow sandbox icon).
Can you reproduce this problem on a new empty sandbox?
I can confirm it also on a new empty sandbox.
What is your Windows edition and version?
Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2
In which Windows account you have this problem?
A local account (Standard user).
Please mention any installed security software
microsoft windows defender disable avg disable
Did you previously enable some security policy settings outside Sandboxie?
Trace log
No response
Sandboxie.ini configuration
Source: sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie