locking my local computer stops test execution in VM machine

Question

I'm using VM on windows 7 to execute Tests. I'm connecting to VM from my local machine that's running on windows 10. Tests on VM runs perfect when i'm active on my local machine , stepping away/locked my local machine resulting error in running tests on VM. Error:&nbsp;the operation cannot be performed because the desktop is invisible. Do i need to modify any registry on my local machine?&nbsp;
thanks

shankar_r · Accepted Answer

Follow&nbsp;&nbsp;https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/testing-with/running/via-rdp/in-minimized-window.html described steps to run tests with VM minimized.
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refer&nbsp;https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/testing-with/running/on-locked-computers.html
for running locked computers

tristaanogre · Answer

It depends upon how your RDP connection is made.&nbsp; Basically, there has to be an active user session with UI for TestComplete to do it's thing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

shankar_r · Answer

Maybe in your system power options, you may choose not to lock. But it depends on your machine.&nbsp;
Another way(hack) is to run some sort of VBS file which has [pressing print screen&nbsp;

mithunpal2 · Answer

I am having the same issue. In my case both are windows 10. getting same error.

salley · Answer

Thanks Shankar,&nbsp;
Will the first option will work say if i lock my local machine with tests running on VM in background.
Thanks
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shankar_r · Answer

Since you're using VM to run your tests, It is good to have CI tools in place. I recommend to use Jenkins so that you don't need to worry about User active session/Locked screens.
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To get started with this.&nbsp;https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/working-with/integration/jenkins/index.html

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