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Clayton's avatar
Clayton
Occasional Contributor
10 years ago

Is a browser patch needed for TestComplete/TestExecute and Chrome Version 42.0.2311.90 m.

Is a browser patch needed for TC and TE for Chrome Version 42.0.2311.90 m?   My tests failed last night and this morning when I try to use Object Spy with Chrome, it says the Extension is not insta...
  • TanyaYatskovska's avatar
    TanyaYatskovska
    10 years ago

    Hi,

    Chrome 42 has been recently released. Please try applying the following workaround to make TestComplete recognize web objects: in Chrome, navigate to the "chrome://flags/#enable-npapi" address and enable the “Enable NPAPI” flag. You can find more information about NPAPI here:
    https://www.chromium.org/developers/npapi-deprecation

     

Clayton's avatar
Clayton
Occasional Contributor

Hello Tanya,

 

That workaround fixed the issue. Since the workaround will stop working in September, is it safe to assume that a new extension is in the works and will be available before then?

 

Thanks

TanyaYatskovska's avatar
TanyaYatskovska
SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
10 years ago

Our R&D team is currently working on a patch that would resolve the issue. If your test computer has access to the Internet, the patch will be automatically installed on the compuuter (if you accept its installation).