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Auto Delete

AutoDelete is a sandbox setting in Sandboxie Ini. With AutoDelete=y, SandMan starts automatic content cleanup when it observes the box close after its active process count reaches zero. The setting is off when absent. It cleans or resets stored contents; it does not remove the sandbox definition. For example:

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   [DefaultBox]
   AutoDelete=y

SandMan offers Quick Recovery where applicable before automatic cleanup. NeverDelete blocks this automatic path. When snapshots are retained, cleanup may restore a saved state rather than leave the box empty; see AutoDeleteSnapshotTarget. For the distinction between content cleanup and definition removal, see Sandbox Deletion and Removal Lifecycle.

Related Sandboxie Control setting: Sandbox Settings > Delete > Invocation

Related Sandboxie Plus setting: Sandbox Options > File Options > Box Delete options > Auto delete content changes when last sandboxed process terminates