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ACE2084
Occasional Contributor
9 years ago

Issue running TestExecute on a TFS Build Server

Hi, I'm having issues running TestExecute as part of a build process. I followed every step in your tutorial. I have a very simple test that works ok locally through testcomplete that only opens a we...
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AlexKaras
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Hi,

 

As a quick check: when you are executing tests manually on the build server you are running them from your user session (because you are logged on interactively). Does interactive user session exist when the tests are executed from the build process and are TestComplete and the browser running within this session?

The reason for the above question is that if the user, TestComplete is running on behalf of, is not logged interactively, than browser has no desktop where it can display its UI, thus the UI does not exist and thus TestComplete cannot interact with the tested web page.

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ACE2084
Occasional Contributor
9 years ago

Thanks for your reply Alex. The answer is yes, actually I'm monitoring the processes in the Task Manager logged into the build server to verify that the TestExecute kicks off in that session. 

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    ACE2084
    Occasional Contributor
    9 years ago

    Hey all, we finally figure it out. We need the Build Service to run Interactively. Thanks Alex!!!.

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      AlexKaras
      Champion Level 3
      9 years ago

      Hi,

       

      Good to know that the problem is solved and thank you for the screenshot that illustrates build service settings - this might help others.