Steam login process extremely slow when running under Sandboxie

[salehSKL]

Describe what you noticed and did

When I run Steam inside Sandboxie and attempt to log in, the process takes an unusually long time, around 10 to 15 minutes. The login screen remains stuck on "Logging in..." for this duration before finally completing the login.

How often did you encounter it so far?

every time I attempt to log in to Steam while running it through Sandboxie.

Expected behavior

Steam should log in within a reasonable amount of time, similar to how it performs outside of Sandboxie, where the login process is almost instantaneous.

Affected program

Steam

Download link

https://store.steampowered.com/about/

Where is the program located?

The program is installed only outside the sandbox.

Did the program or any related process close unexpectedly?

No, not at all.

Crash dump

No response

What version of Sandboxie are you running now?

Sandboxie-PIus v1.14.6

Is it a new installation of Sandboxie?

I just updated Sandboxie from a previous version (I don't remember which one).

Is it a regression from previous versions?

No response

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 10 Pro 22H2 64-bit

In which Windows account you have this problem?

A local account (Standard user)., A local account (Administrator).

Please mention any installed security software

Avast

Did you previously enable some security policy settings outside Sandboxie?

No response

Trace log

No response

Sandboxie.ini configuration

[GlobalSettings]
Template=7zipShellEx
Template=AdobeLicensing
Template=Avast_Antivirus
Template=BitDefenderInternetSecurity
Template=Edge_Fix
Template=OfficeClickToRun
Template=OfficeLicensing
Template=RTSS
Template=WindowsLive
Template=WindowsRasMan

[UserSettings_04CE0136]
SbieCtrl_AutoStartAgent=SandMan.exe -autorun
SbieCtrl_EnableAutoStart=y
BoxGrouping=:DefaultBox

[DefaultBox]
Enabled=y
BlockNetworkFiles=y
RecoverFolder=%{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}%
RecoverFolder=%Personal%
RecoverFolder=%Desktop%
BorderColor=#00FFFF,ttl
Template=OpenBluetooth
Template=SkipHook
Template=FileCopy
Template=qWave
Template=BlockPorts
Template=LingerPrograms
Template=AutoRecoverIgnore
ConfigLevel=10
OpenFilePath=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
OpenFilePath=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe
OpenFilePath=C:\

[akurpukov]

I have issue with Steam too. Actually with Valve Anti Cheat. I can play no more than 10 minutes, after this I get disconnected with error message "Client timed out." Relaunching game won't help, same error message instantly when try connect to server. Only relaunching Steam helps, but again no more than 10 minutes. BUT, I can play as long as I want if I'm only one player on the server. After disconnect and opening game console, there some text releated to VAC error code 5. There no info on Steam web-sites releated to this error code 5 (five).

I have Drop Admin Rights and make apps think they have admin rights enabled. Game is Left 4 Dead 2, but I sure in other Valve's games will be same problem.

It is possible to play VAC-enabled online games in sandbox? I read many other issues releated to Steam but they all don't solve problem. Issue releated to VAC or Steam Client Service, it can't perform some actions/checks inside sandbox.

[offhub]

It is possible to play VAC-enabled online games in sandbox?

No, it is not possible to play VAC-enabled online games in a sandbox. Even if you could manage it, there’s no guarantee that your account wouldn’t get banned.