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Support for Windows desktop apps like file explorer and device manager

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I’m trying to upgrade firmware on my PC using windows UI automation. In the process, I wanted to go some file location in file explorer, right-click on inf file and then click on install button to install it. Later, go to device manager, click on firmware, device firmware and then on properties to see if the component properly working or not. I did not find any WinAppDriver document that demonstrates this feature and I assumed this is not supported by WinAppDriver.

Is there any chance to support to handle Windows desktop apps like file explorer and device manager?

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Created 5 years ago
Comments:11 (3 by maintainers)

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Vijayshanthcommented, Mar 20, 2019

okay, thanks @timotiusmargo

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naeemakramcommented, Mar 18, 2019

About your first question, did you try the following ? tool_bar.sendKeys(Keys.Enter);

There’s PressKeyCode method exposed by the WindowsDriver as well, perhaps calling that on your app object will help.

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