Running Tests via Remote Desktop

Applies to TestComplete 15.47, last modified on January 20, 2023
Information in this topic applies to desktop and web applications.

This section contains topics that describe how you can run your tests using the Remote Desktop feature. This feature is included in all Windows versions and allows you to run tests on other machines that have installed software for testing (TestComplete or TestExecute). Using this feature you can control test running through a special window that shows the desktop of the machine you are connected to.

About Running Tests via Remote Desktop

Explains how to use the Remote Desktop feature and contains a step-by-step instruction on how to run your tests via Remote Desktop.

Running Tests in Minimized Remote Desktop Windows

Explains how to run GUI tests successfully via Remote Desktop when the Remote Desktop window is minimized.

Disconnecting From Remote Desktop While Running Automated Tests

Explains how to retarget a remote desktop session to the remote computer’s console while running your automated tests on the remote computer.

Smart Resizing of Remote Desktop Windows

Describes how you can resize Remote Desktop windows to make them show the entire remote desktop in a reduced scale.

See Also

Running Tests
Running Tests
Running Tests on Locked Computers

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