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Microsoft Edge returns SbieDll.dll error when trying to start it

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#2011 opened on Jul 3, 2022

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Description

Describe what you noticed and did

  1. Open Sandboxie Plus
  2. Right-click one boxes
  3. Start -> Programs -> Microsoft Edge

How often did you encounter it so far?

Everytime

Affected program

Microsoft Edge 103.0.1264.44

Download link

Not relevant

Where is the program located?

Not relevant to my request.

Expected behavior

Starting Edge

What is your Windows edition and version?

Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview 22H2 1000.25151.1000.0

In which Windows account you have this problem?

Not relevant to my request.

Please mention any installed security software

Malwarebytes

What version of Sandboxie are you running?

Sandboxie Plus 1.1.3

Is it a new installation of Sandboxie?

I just updated Sandboxie from the previous version.

Is it a regression?

Sandboxie Plus 1.1.3

In which sandbox type you have this problem?

Not relevant to my request.

Can you reproduce this problem on an empty sandbox?

I can confirm it also on an empty sandbox.

Did you previously enable some security policy settings outside Sandboxie?

No response

Crash dump

No response

Trace log

No response

Sandboxie.ini configuration

No response

Contributor guide

Tech stack
c
Domain
securitydesktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
C programmingWindows debuggingUnderstanding of sandboxing concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate the SbieDll.dll error when launching Microsoft Edge. Reproduce the issue in an empty sandbox. Examine the Sandboxie source code related to process creation and DLL injection, particularly in the SbieDll component. Look for recent changes in the Edge browser that might conflict with Sandboxie's hooking mechanisms. The issue has 25 comments; review them for any proposed solutions or debugging steps.