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SbieShell

SbieShell is a Windows shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, covering the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area.

Place
#12 of 39
Score
6.2
SbieShell's website

What SbieShell is

SbieShell is a Windows shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, covering the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area. It is based on ROS Explorer and is also described as the shell source code of WinXShell. The README presents it as a free Windows Explorer replacement for Windows PE. Listed features include a Windows-style file explorer with automatic refresh, wallpaper support for Windows Vista and later, and desktop icons that can be moved by drag and drop. It supports tray icons for both x86 and x64 software and works with the third-party ClassicShell Start menu application. Customization options include third-party file explorer integration, Start menu actions, and taskbar color and height. SbieShell is available for Windows under the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1. The project welcomes contributions, feedback, comments, and bug reports. Its GitHub repository lists no releases.

Good

  • Free for Windows.
  • Windows-style file explorer with automatic refresh.
  • Supports x86 and x64 tray icons.
  • Allows taskbar color and height customization.

Watch out

  • The repository lists no releases.
  • Windows is the only listed platform.

Who it suits

SbieShell may suit Windows users who need a shell for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops or a Windows Explorer replacement for Windows PE. It also fits users seeking desktop and taskbar customization.

Verdict

SbieShell combines desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and file explorer functions for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops. The repository lists no releases, so availability details are limited.

Plans and prices

From SbieShell's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
SbieShellFreeFreely available · Windows shell for isolated Sandboxie desktops

The facts

Each one read from SbieShell's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Architecture
The README lists support for x64 environments and tray icons for both x86 and x64 software.checked 9 Oct 2026
Availability
The GitHub repository lists no releases.checked 9 Oct 2026
Basis
The project describes SbieShell as based on ROS Explorer.checked 9 Oct 2026
Contribution and feedback
The repository welcomes code contributions, comments, feedback, and bug reports.checked 9 Oct 2026
Customization
The README describes customization for third-party file explorers, Start menu actions, and taskbar color and height.checked 9 Oct 2026
Desktop
The listed features include wallpaper support for Windows Vista and later and drag-and-drop desktop icons.checked 9 Oct 2026
Desktop features
Listed features include wallpaper support for Windows Vista and later and drag-and-drop desktop icons.checked 9 Oct 2026
Explorer integration
The listed features include binding a third-party file explorer and a Windows-style host file explorer.checked 9 Oct 2026
File explorer
The README lists a Windows-style file explorer and automatic refresh in the file explorer among its features.checked 9 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1 (LGPL-2.1).checked 9 Oct 2026
Origin
The project says it is based on ROS Explorer and describes itself as the shell part source code of WinXShell.checked 9 Oct 2026
Project activity
The maker’s GitHub organization lists SbieShell as updated on December 18, 2024.checked 9 Oct 2026
Purpose
SbieShell is a shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, covering the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area.checked 9 Oct 2026
Refresh
The project lists automatic refresh in its file explorer among its improved features.checked 9 Oct 2026
Start menu integration
The repository lists support for the third-party start menu application ClassicShell.checked 9 Oct 2026
Support and contributions
The project invites code contributions, comments, feedback, and bug reports.checked 9 Oct 2026
Taskbar
The project lists customization options including taskbar color and height.checked 9 Oct 2026
Tray
The repository lists tray icon support for both x86 and x64 software.checked 9 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Windows PE
The README describes the freely available program as a replacement for Windows Explorer for Windows PE.checked 9 Oct 2026

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