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After the upgrade, prompted with "Couldn't load XPCOM" Firefox nightly #5006

@miru299

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@miru299

Describe what you noticed and did

Couple of weeks agoI upgraded the version for firefox in sandbox environment. Once it was done, launched the browser again and it was prompted with "Couldn't load XPCOM". I have found an open issue; reported last year, it provides partial fix, but it didn't work. #4424 (comment)

How often did you encounter it so far?

Always

Expected behavior

The expected behavior should allow to run firefox without any issue

Affected program

Firefox nightly 144.0a1

Download link

Firefox

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.

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What version of Sandboxie are you running now?

Sandboxie-Plus V1.16.2

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?

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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 11 Version 24H2 Build ( 26100.4652)

In which Windows account you have this problem?

A local account (Administrator)., Not relevant to my request.

Please mention any installed security software

MS Defender

Did you previously enable some security policy settings outside Sandboxie?

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Sandboxie.ini configuration

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