Can TestComplete execute scripts when the computer is locked?
A.: Tests that do not interact with GUI (for example, load tests) can be run on locked computers. GUI tests or tests that simulate user actions cannot be run on locked computers, since when the computer is working in this mode, the user session is frozen (no windows can be shown) and the testing engine cannot simulate user actions. To work around the problem with tests interacting with GUI, you can use a remote desktop connection, or virtual machine. Using the Remote Desktop Connections The Remote Desktop Connection is a built-in feature of the operating system. In order to use it, the workstation, that TestComplete is running on, must have a special server-side software. This software may be included in the operating system, like it is included in Windows XP, or it can be a third-party software like VNC or DameWare. • Lock the workstation where TestComplete is installed. • Log onto the TestComplete workstation via the remote desktop connection from another computer. • Start executing
