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[Chromium] NW.js x64 (v0.40.0-beta1 and newer) issue with Sandboxie while NW.js x32 works fine

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#2091 opened on Aug 1, 2022

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Description

Describe what you noticed and did

nwjs has stopped working

Steps

  1. Try to launch sandboxed in standard isolation or app compartment
  2. See nwjs error

How often did you encounter it so far?

No response

Affected program

nwjs x64

Download link

https://nwjs.io/downloads/

Where is the program located?

Not relevant to my request.

Expected behavior

nwjs launches without issue

What is your Windows edition and version?

Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64

In which Windows account you have this problem?

I use the built-in Administrator account.

Please mention any installed security software

None/WD disabled

What version of Sandboxie are you running?

Plus 1.2.7 x64

Is it a new installation of Sandboxie?

I just updated Sandboxie from a previous version (to be specified).

Is it a regression?

No response

In which sandbox type you have this problem?

All sandbox types (I tried them all).

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
ccpp
Domain
security
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Windows internalsC/C++ debuggingProcess hooking
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
10
Research direction
Investigate the cause of NW.js x64 crashes in Sandboxie. Focus on changes in NW.js v0.40.0 that may affect sandbox compatibility. Examine Sandboxie's process creation and DLL injection code (e.g., ProcessHooks.cpp) for potential issues with x64 processes. Review existing comments in issue #2091 for additional clues. Test with a simple x64 application to isolate the problem.