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qaguy00
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6 years ago
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An error has occurred when trying to add SmartBear extension to Chrome version 72

Hi,

Can anyone help me with the below issue?

 

I already added Smartbear Extension for Chrome as shown in Extension_Pic-1; however, when trying to record a test, I get an error message saying that SmartBear Test Extension for Chrome is not enabled as shown in Extension_Pic-2.

So I try to add it, but get the error message saying an error has occured when it attempted to downgrade extension (Extension_Error)

 

My T.C version is 12.30.1651.7

 

Thanks.

Chrome

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  • tc_2018's avatar
    tc_2018
    Contributor
    6 years ago

    I also have the same issue with Chrome version 72. Is there a way to downgrade the Chrome to the version that works with TC?

    • tc_2018's avatar
      tc_2018
      Contributor
      6 years ago

      I found out the reason why I could not add SmartBear extension for Chrome via https://support.smartbear.com/downloads/testcomplete/chrome-patches/

       

      In order to for both T.C and Chrome to work together, I have to do the below:

       

      1. Disable Chrome update automatically on my test system

      2. Downgrade Chrome from version 72 to 71 (https://www.slimjet.com/chrome/google-chrome-old-version.php)

      3. Clean install version 12.60

       

      That's all.

      • tristaanogre's avatar
        tristaanogre
        Esteemed Contributor
        6 years ago

        Correct... Chrome, unfortunately, updates frequently and at no particular set schedule.  TestComplete needs to be able to work with Chrome so the extensions need to match.  Because of that frequent updating, the SmartBear folks aren't always IMMEDIATE with new support.  It's best, when testing with Chrome, to update manually rather than automatically.