Steam client version (build number or date): 1718743002
Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Gentoo
Opted into Steam client beta?: [Yes/No] No
Have you checked for system updates?: [Yes/No] Yes
GPU: nvidia GeForce RTX 3090
Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:
When starting the Steam client, it usually restores all previous chats with friends, groups, etc in the tabbed chat window. However, that chat window as well as the friends list open with a bit of a delay (like 1-3 seconds). If a friend manages to message you in that specific timeframe between the Steam startup being completed and the chat window and friends list opening, the Steam client will forget about the previously open chats and just display a single tab which displays the chat with the friend who just messaged you.
It doesn't "properly" forget it though as killing the Steam client in that state with a SIGKILL and starting it again will restore all previously lost chats.
Steps for reproducing this issue:
Have a few chats with a few friends open as well as configure Steam to "remember my open chats"
Shut down the Steam client
Start the Steam client
Have a friend message you after the Steam client has started, but before the chat window appears
See a chat window which only contains the chat with the friend who just messaged you rather than all previously open chats
Your system information
Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:
When starting the Steam client, it usually restores all previous chats with friends, groups, etc in the tabbed chat window. However, that chat window as well as the friends list open with a bit of a delay (like 1-3 seconds). If a friend manages to message you in that specific timeframe between the Steam startup being completed and the chat window and friends list opening, the Steam client will forget about the previously open chats and just display a single tab which displays the chat with the friend who just messaged you.
It doesn't "properly" forget it though as killing the Steam client in that state with a SIGKILL and starting it again will restore all previously lost chats.
Steps for reproducing this issue: