Whisky Configuration Interface Freezing Indefinitely When Trying to Access Program Settings

[kbrdn1]

When attempting to access the configuration interface of a program installed in a Whisky bottle, the application loads indefinitely, forcing me to close it. I need to access this interface to add the necessary launch arguments for Steam as mentioned in the documentation (https://docs.getwhisky.app/steam.html#steam-encountered-an-unexpected-error-during-startup-0x3008).

Sometimes the interface appears briefly, but when I click on the input field to enter arguments, the issue persists.

I have also tried using the Whisky CLI to pass arguments to my program, but without success - it's impossible to pass the arguments this way.

whisky run w10 steam.exe -forcesteamupdate -forcepackagedownload -overridepackageurl http://web.archive.org/web/20250306194830if_/media.steampowered.com/client -exitsteam

# Other way

whisky run w10 steam.exe "-forcesteamupdate -forcepackagedownload -overridepackageurl http://web.archive.org/web/20250306194830if_/media.steampowered.com/client -exitsteam"

This issue doesn't only occur with Steam but with all other x64 and x32 applications as well. I've also tried creating Windows 8.1 and Windows 11 bottles, but the problem persists. I'm using the 2.3.2 version of Whisky and have attempted reinstalling it, but the issue remains.

I'm running macOS Sequoia Beta (developer version), which may be causing compatibility issues.

System Configuration:

• MacBook Air M3 with 16GB RAM
• macOS Sequoia Version 15.4 beta (24E5238a)

Steps to reproduce

1. Install Whisky on macOS Sequoia Beta
2. Create a new bottle (Windows 10, 8.1, or 11)
3. Install an application in the bottle (e.g., Steam)
4. Attempt to access the configuration interface by selecting the bottle and clicking on "Configuration"
5. Observe that the configuration interface either:
   • Loads indefinitely with a spinning wheel
   • Briefly appears but freezes when clicking on input fields
6. Try alternative methods like CLI to pass arguments (as shown in the code above)

Expected behaviour

1. The bottle configuration interface should load completely and remain responsive
2. I should be able to click on input fields and enter text (such as launch arguments)
3. The configuration settings should save properly when applied
4. When using the CLI, the arguments should be properly passed to the application
5. The application should launch with the specified arguments

Logs

I don't have any log...

What version of Whisky are you using?

2.3.2

What version of macOS are you using?

Sequoia Beta (macOS 15.4) (24E5238a)

Issue Language

• Yes my issue is written in English

[clastrum]

I also encounter that bug (freeze when hit the program's setting button).. I think it's related to sequoia beta (15.4, 24E247)