Crome browser does not work with sanboxie

[Sandboxfan]

I ahve been using Firefox with sandboxie with almost no problems. However,Google Chrome does not seem to work at all.ANy solutions

[Guest10]

Funny you should ask. I recently installed a few different versions of Chrome and tested them when sandboxed. They each worked fine for me when installed on a hard drive. The only one that gave me any trouble was one that was hacked together, so it would work on a flash drive.
So, what kind of problem are you having?

[Sandboxfan]

Funny you should ask. I recently installed a few different versions of Chrome and tested them when sandboxed. They each worked fine for me when installed on a hard drive. The only one that gave me any trouble was one that was hacked together, so it would work on a flash drive.
So, what kind of problem are you having?

Well i downloaded the latest sandboxie and the latest Chrome.Though the browser window opens none of the sites open.My OS is Vista.

[Guest10]

Well, on XP I just tried Chrome 1.0.154.43 installed inside of a sandbox folder; and also installed normally, and then sandboxed.
Both worked fine.
So, unless some Vista user says he is having a problem with running Chrome, sandboxed, it may be just a problem with your computer.
Possibly a security app is involved, such as a firewall, since none of the sites will open.

[nick s]

Well i downloaded the latest sandboxie and the latest Chrome.Though the browser window opens none of the sites open.My OS is Vista.

To run properly on Vista, Chrome requires the following switch when executed:

C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe -no-sandbox

Just add the switch to your Chrome shortcut command-line properties (Properties > Shortcut tab > "Target:"). Once you do that, you can run Chrome on Vista. To run Chrome + Sandboxie, right-click on the same shortcut and select "Run Sandboxed".

[Guest10]

Thanks for the reminder, nick.
http://sandboxie.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=3945

[PiCo]

Well i downloaded the latest sandboxie and the latest Chrome.Though the browser window opens none of the sites open.My OS is Vista.

To run properly on Vista, Chrome requires the following switch when executed:

C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe -no-sandbox

Just add the switch to your Chrome shortcut command-line properties (Properties > Shortcut tab > "Target:"). Once you do that, you can run Chrome on Vista. To run Chrome + Sandboxie, right-click on the same shortcut and select "Run Sandboxed".

I was using the previous version of Chrome (Google Chrome 1.0.154.36) in Vista and it worked fine, sadboxed or not.

Did this sandbox feature just got added?

Also I got rid of Chrome cause it added a startup entry and a task in task scheduler for update. The program was very fast, but I am touchy about such things.

[nick s]

I was using the previous version of Chrome (Google Chrome 1.0.154.36) in Vista and it worked fine, sadboxed or not.

Did this sandbox feature just got added?

Also I got rid of Chrome cause it added a startup entry and a task in task scheduler for update. The program was very fast, but I am touchy about such things.

My only Chrome experience is with builds 1.0.154.43 and 2.0.157.2 on Vista. Both require the -no-sandbox switch to work properly. Take a look at A new approach to browser security: the Google Chrome Sandbox for a description of how Chrome's sandboxing works.

[tzuk]

I thought the -no-sandbox switch was no longer necessary starting with Sandboxie version 3.32.
But if you say it is still needed on Vista, I'm willing to look into that.

[nick s]

But if you say it is still needed on Vista, I'm willing to look into that.

I don't think that is necessary. The problem involves Chrome's inability to access or render web pages on Vista with Chrome's sandbox enabled. Sandboxie is not a factor. With the -no-sandbox switch, Chrome works as expected with or without Sandboxie. Without the -no-sandbox switch, Chrome is broken with or without Sandboxie.

[tzuk]

OK then, I won't look into it.

[Confused on Sunday]

Chrome and Sandboxie work fine for me - I am trying to fore a start page with the following:


"C:\Program Files\Sandboxie\Start.exe" "C:\Users\MikeDelora\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" www.cnn.com

Chrome opens with FireFox but the page is blank - it will not open www.cnn.com Am I missing something?

Thanks everyone

[Guest10]

Try:

"C:\Program Files\Sandboxie\Start.exe" "C:\Users\MikeDelora\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -homepage www.cnn.com

(One space, before and after "-homepage")
I don't know if that just sets a start page, or if it resets the Home Page, so you'll have to try it.

[A happy person]

Dear Guest10,

Are you human? You are amazing with how quickly you respond and with great support. Your answers are always right on and never condescending. You are amazing and a great resource for Sanboxie.

Have you ever thought of taking over Microsoft tech support? They need you!

[soccerfan]

Dear Guest10,

Are you human? You are amazing with how quickly you respond and with great support. Your answers are always right on and never condescending. You are amazing and a great resource for Sanboxie.

Have you ever thought of taking over Microsoft tech support? They need you!

My thoughts exactly. But please, stay with us here and let M$ support find their own staff