Server looses keys

[guenther]

I am facing the issue that multiple server instances on the same host are loosing the key after a short time, even when the ServerUnlock.bin is present. It works for some time and then invalidates. Unlock file is still present, but not used anymore.

Remarks:

1. The servers are running for testing purposes on the same system rFactor 2 itself is used onto.
2. It does not matter on which user the server runs, it's using the key for a time and then the key is lost
3. Following folders might have a newer timestamp than ServerUnlock.bin (as they are recreated/ cleaned by a script):
   • UserData/Replays
   • UserData/Log/CBash
   • UserData/Log/Results
   • UserData/Log/shaders
   • Packages (including children)
   • appcache
   • steamapps
   • UserData/player/Settings

For example, a server with a mod including paid content, installed 8 days ago:

Thank you.

 

[RoWo]

Is Steam running in the background? It should not, I mean.
On our servers (VR) the DLC packages can't be used, if Steam is running in the background.

 

[guenther]

If steam has exited, the keys remain invalidated