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Saman_Akhtar
Occasional Contributor
5 years ago
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Disable device cloud extension through automation in test Execute 14.4

During test execution using TestExecute, I am getting device cloud pop up. I know how to disable it by following steps. To disable a plugin Right-click the TestExecute icon in the notification a...
  • Saman_Akhtar's avatar
    Saman_Akhtar
    5 years ago

    I tried different approach. So i have automated the below process using keyword test in Test Complete.

    right-click the TestExecute icon in the notification area (tray) and select Install Extensions from the context menu.

    Uncheck device cloud.

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AlexKaras
Community Hero
5 years ago

Hi,

 

> I don't want to effect the performance of running of 1000+ test cases.

Does this mean that you are restarting TestExecute for every test? How your tests are organized?

 

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Saman_Akhtar
Occasional Contributor
5 years ago

Yes I am restarting test execute for running either single test or groups of test.

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    AlexKaras
    Community Hero
    5 years ago

    Hi,

     

    > Yes I am restarting test execute for running either single test or groups of test.

    Any real reason for this? Why not to organize your tests using Test Items tree and execute this or that branch or the whole tree as required?

    Restart of TestExecute (like restart of any application) is expensive in terms of performance and I would not follow this way.

     

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      sonya_m
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      5 years ago

      Thank you Community!

       

      Saman_Akhtar did you find a solution for this? I think what Reshail and Alex are suggesting is worth trying.

      • Saman_Akhtar's avatar
        Saman_Akhtar
        Occasional Contributor
        5 years ago

        I tried different approach. So i have automated the below process using keyword test in Test Complete.

        right-click the TestExecute icon in the notification area (tray) and select Install Extensions from the context menu.

        Uncheck device cloud.