# \#desktop **URL:** https://forum.katalon.com/tag/desktop/54.md [Latest](https://forum.katalon.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.katalon.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.katalon.com/tags.md) --- ## [Switch To Window belongs to another Application](https://forum.katalon.com/t/switch-to-window-belongs-to-another-application/109183)
**Author:** [@zhijia\_wu](https://forum.katalon.com/u/zhijia_wu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/switch-to-window-belongs-to-another-application/109183 "2026-10-10T17:15:08Z")
Hi, I am using Katalon studio 8.6.5. The desktop application I am testing now is having this functi… --- ## [Switching between different applications](https://forum.katalon.com/t/switching-between-different-applications/55619)
**Author:** [@peter.hevesi](https://forum.katalon.com/u/peter.hevesi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/switching-between-different-applications/55619 "2026-10-09T10:13:34Z")
Hello, I wonder, is it possible to switch between many different Windows Applications during TestCase Execution? Or it is just possible to switch between different windows of the application I already started with Window… --- ## [Authen in web when use Desktop testing](https://forum.katalon.com/t/authen-in-web-when-use-desktop-testing/128296)
**Author:** [@cong11vn](https://forum.katalon.com/u/cong11vn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/authen-in-web-when-use-desktop-testing/128296 "2026-10-09T09:34:01Z")
When testing for desktop apps, the login part is performed on the web. I got the login link but don’… --- ## [Saved strings ("querty") change value in runtime, according to set keyboard language](https://forum.katalon.com/t/saved-strings-querty-change-value-in-runtime-according-to-set-keyboard-language/167337)
**Author:** [@veroS](https://forum.katalon.com/u/veroS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/saved-strings-querty-change-value-in-runtime-according-to-set-keyboard-language/167337 "2026-08-13T09:19:04Z")
\*Summary When running Katalon with other keyboard language set than EN, STRINGS are interpreted whi… --- ## [Some Auto-Generated XPaths in Windows Recorder are Inaccurate](https://forum.katalon.com/t/some-auto-generated-xpaths-in-windows-recorder-are-inaccurate/192025)
**Author:** [@eleena.rath](https://forum.katalon.com/u/eleena.rath)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/some-auto-generated-xpaths-in-windows-recorder-are-inaccurate/192025 "2026-06-26T08:54:59Z")
Before hitting that Ask the Community button, make sure to: Search for similar topics to make sure… --- ## [Running Parallel Windows Desktop Automation on Self-Hosted Runners via GitHub Actions](https://forum.katalon.com/t/running-parallel-windows-desktop-automation-on-self-hosted-runners-via-github-actions/191242)
**Author:** [@Slowey](https://forum.katalon.com/u/Slowey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/running-parallel-windows-desktop-automation-on-self-hosted-runners-via-github-actions/191242 "2026-05-30T08:21:56Z")
Problem Testing Windows Desktop Applications presents a unique constraint: often, the application lo… --- ## [Why can not I see spy menu under Window for capture existing app process?](https://forum.katalon.com/t/why-can-not-i-see-spy-menu-under-window-for-capture-existing-app-process/188985)
**Author:** [@bin.meng](https://forum.katalon.com/u/bin.meng)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/why-can-not-i-see-spy-menu-under-window-for-capture-existing-app-process/188985 "2026-03-16T03:17:50Z")
Hi there, I use Katalon Studio Enterprise(trail),Version 11.0.1, Is there a menu called Spy under w… --- ## [No window menu under Tools for setup WinAppDriver](https://forum.katalon.com/t/no-window-menu-under-tools-for-setup-winappdriver/188969)
**Author:** [@bin.meng](https://forum.katalon.com/u/bin.meng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/no-window-menu-under-tools-for-setup-winappdriver/188969 "2026-03-12T09:14:08Z")
Hi there, I installed Katalon for desktop automation testing, Is there a Windows menu under Tools f… --- ## [No window menu under Tools for setup WinAppDriver](https://forum.katalon.com/t/no-window-menu-under-tools-for-setup-winappdriver/188968)
**Author:** [@bin.meng](https://forum.katalon.com/u/bin.meng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/no-window-menu-under-tools-for-setup-winappdriver/188968 "2026-03-12T06:18:29Z")
Hi there, I installed Katalon for desktop automation testing, Is there a Windows menu under Tools f… --- ## [Impossible to record or execute tests on Java Swing Application](https://forum.katalon.com/t/impossible-to-record-or-execute-tests-on-java-swing-application/39839)
**Author:** [@stevie.seigneur](https://forum.katalon.com/u/stevie.seigneur)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/impossible-to-record-or-execute-tests-on-java-swing-application/39839 "2025-05-28T15:45:23Z")
Hi, I need to record and execute automated tests on a Java Swing/AWT app But there’s no element that Katalon Studio is able to identify It’s ok when I try on “classic” windows apps, only Java Desktop app is ko Is the… --- ## [Can Katalon + WinAppDriver Automate Installed PWA Apps?](https://forum.katalon.com/t/can-katalon-winappdriver-automate-installed-pwa-apps/171608)
**Author:** [@mariia.abramiuk](https://forum.katalon.com/u/mariia.abramiuk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/can-katalon-winappdriver-automate-installed-pwa-apps/171608 "2025-04-19T05:48:34Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to automate a Progressive Web App (PWA) that’s installed on a Windows machine (r… --- ## [Not getting the unique object while inspecting the windows dropdown and text object](https://forum.katalon.com/t/not-getting-the-unique-object-while-inspecting-the-windows-dropdown-and-text-object/168728)
**Author:** [@subaldwa](https://forum.katalon.com/u/subaldwa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/not-getting-the-unique-object-while-inspecting-the-windows-dropdown-and-text-object/168728 "2025-03-26T06:21:47Z")
Hi Everyone, We tried to record our application windows recorder option, when we recorded the workf… --- ## [Could not Capture Windows Element: WebDriverException Error](https://forum.katalon.com/t/could-not-capture-windows-element-webdriverexception-error/158695)
**Author:** [@developers3](https://forum.katalon.com/u/developers3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/could-not-capture-windows-element-webdriverexception-error/158695 "2025-03-15T04:36:40Z")
I’m encountering an error while trying to deploy using Katalon with FileMaker. After double-clicking… --- ## [How to automate windows application hosted in citrix](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-automate-windows-application-hosted-in-citrix/42529)
**Author:** [@lalks.r](https://forum.katalon.com/u/lalks.r)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-automate-windows-application-hosted-in-citrix/42529 "2025-02-25T02:40:46Z")
Team, I’m trying to automate a windows application hosted in the citrix(VM), katalon studio is located on my computer and the application is on another server, which is accessed by citrix. Considering above case, How c… --- ## [Desktop test - language](https://forum.katalon.com/t/desktop-test-language/165178)
**Author:** [@yugara](https://forum.katalon.com/u/yugara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/desktop-test-language/165178 "2025-02-17T09:04:42Z")
Hi, I’m new to katalon and I was trying some things. As i was trying desktop testing, i’ve noticed … --- ## [Can't find context menu items - desktop application](https://forum.katalon.com/t/cant-find-context-menu-items-desktop-application/55882)
**Author:** [@bob.peterson](https://forum.katalon.com/u/bob.peterson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/cant-find-context-menu-items-desktop-application/55882 "2025-02-14T18:12:18Z")
Hello all, I am having a difficult time finding an object to be able to click on. It is a context … --- ## [Verify browser is opened by windows application](https://forum.katalon.com/t/verify-browser-is-opened-by-windows-application/40596)
**Author:** [@mdu\_kay7](https://forum.katalon.com/u/mdu_kay7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/verify-browser-is-opened-by-windows-application/40596 "2025-01-05T01:54:06Z")
I’m testing a windows application (WPF). The app has a button that opens a web browser and navigates to a specific Url. I’m having a hard time verifying that the web browser is opened and the has navigated to the correc… --- ## [Does Katalon support Automation test for desktop application on Linux? ](https://forum.katalon.com/t/does-katalon-support-automation-test-for-desktop-application-on-linux/146032)
**Author:** [@phucbd11](https://forum.katalon.com/u/phucbd11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/does-katalon-support-automation-test-for-desktop-application-on-linux/146032 "2024-09-26T16:11:45Z")
Hi, As of current does Katalon studio support create automation test script for a Linux desktop app… --- ## [Automate .xlsm file(application)](https://forum.katalon.com/t/automate-xlsm-file-application/142252)
**Author:** [@vanimol.s](https://forum.katalon.com/u/vanimol.s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/automate-xlsm-file-application/142252 "2024-08-23T09:33:10Z")
Hi Team, We have an applcation(vba code) built in excel (.xlsm file) . I was trying to use Katalon … --- ## [Object Spy Unable to Detect Objects on Different Windows](https://forum.katalon.com/t/object-spy-unable-to-detect-objects-on-different-windows/41318)
**Author:** [@sstream](https://forum.katalon.com/u/sstream)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/object-spy-unable-to-detect-objects-on-different-windows/41318 "2024-08-19T13:34:16Z")
It does not appear that the Windows Object Spy is able to capture test objects on a window that is not the first one opened. When recording a Windows Application, I am able to switch to another window via ‘Switch to Win… --- ## [\[Did you know\] - Part 10 : Desktop Delight: Conquer Windows Apps with Katalon Studio!](https://forum.katalon.com/t/did-you-know-part-10-desktop-delight-conquer-windows-apps-with-katalon-studio/141114)
**Author:** [@Monty\_Bagati](https://forum.katalon.com/u/Monty_Bagati)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/did-you-know-part-10-desktop-delight-conquer-windows-apps-with-katalon-studio/141114 "2024-08-10T07:02:30Z")
Katalon Studio lets you automate desktop application testing using the WinAppDriver plugin, extendin… --- ## [Switch to window title takes long - desktop app](https://forum.katalon.com/t/switch-to-window-title-takes-long-desktop-app/41098)
**Author:** [@safrazd](https://forum.katalon.com/u/safrazd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/switch-to-window-title-takes-long-desktop-app/41098 "2024-07-23T16:47:31Z")
When running switch To Window Title, it takes more than 30 seconds to finish execute. How do I find an application window faster --- ## [Unable to capture windows objects of a desktop app screen with many objects](https://forum.katalon.com/t/unable-to-capture-windows-objects-of-a-desktop-app-screen-with-many-objects/55654)
**Author:** [@vinodh.sn](https://forum.katalon.com/u/vinodh.sn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/unable-to-capture-windows-objects-of-a-desktop-app-screen-with-many-objects/55654 "2024-06-20T07:58:27Z")
Unable to capture windows objects of a desktop app screen with many objects. I am trying to capture windows objects of my application under test and the object capturing is running for ever. I assume this is happening b… --- ## [\[KShare\] Switching Desktop Windows 400x Faster using Custom Keyword 🚀](https://forum.katalon.com/t/kshare-switching-desktop-windows-400x-faster-using-custom-keyword/135258)
**Author:** [@support.squad](https://forum.katalon.com/u/support.squad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/kshare-switching-desktop-windows-400x-faster-using-custom-keyword/135258 "2024-06-20T06:57:52Z")
Hi Community members, :wave: Today, we are back with the last KShare article in our Desktop Testi… --- ## [Desktop app Testing - unable to pass \[command line\] argument during script execution](https://forum.katalon.com/t/desktop-app-testing-unable-to-pass-command-line-argument-during-script-execution/134281)
**Author:** [@SJYogesh](https://forum.katalon.com/u/SJYogesh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/desktop-app-testing-unable-to-pass-command-line-argument-during-script-execution/134281 "2024-06-17T06:32:29Z")
Hello Developers, Can anyone know how to pass the appArguments to desired capabilities in project s… --- ## [How to test windows application that has a direct connection to google chrome?](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-test-windows-application-that-has-a-direct-connection-to-google-chrome/134460)
**Author:** [@johnkevin123898](https://forum.katalon.com/u/johnkevin123898)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-test-windows-application-that-has-a-direct-connection-to-google-chrome/134460 "2024-06-14T04:24:18Z")
Hi I am testing a windows application that has a direct connection to google chrome. how can i write… --- ## [Use Katalon build keyword with Winium Driver and not WinAppDriver](https://forum.katalon.com/t/use-katalon-build-keyword-with-winium-driver-and-not-winappdriver/134421)
**Author:** [@SJYogesh](https://forum.katalon.com/u/SJYogesh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/use-katalon-build-keyword-with-winium-driver-and-not-winappdriver/134421 "2024-06-12T06:24:35Z")
A missing feature - Katalon is desktop Application testing with Winium driver and Katalon keywords. … --- ## [\[KShare\] How to capture and interact on items of Dropdown List](https://forum.katalon.com/t/kshare-how-to-capture-and-interact-on-items-of-dropdown-list/134277)
**Author:** [@albert.vu](https://forum.katalon.com/u/albert.vu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/kshare-how-to-capture-and-interact-on-items-of-dropdown-list/134277 "2024-06-11T10:37:50Z")
Hi Community members, :wave: Today, we are back with a new articles on Desktop Testing with Kata… --- ## [Windows Test Objects "dissappear" and can't be found again](https://forum.katalon.com/t/windows-test-objects-dissappear-and-cant-be-found-again/51651)
**Author:** [@james\_bay](https://forum.katalon.com/u/james_bay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/windows-test-objects-dissappear-and-cant-be-found-again/51651 "2024-06-11T05:19:46Z")
Two questions… Is there a “How Stuff Works” doc for Windows Elements and Windows Test Objects? S… --- ## [\[KShare\] How to Click on Desktop Elements by using Images](https://forum.katalon.com/t/kshare-how-to-click-on-desktop-elements-by-using-images/132574)
**Author:** [@support.squad](https://forum.katalon.com/u/support.squad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/kshare-how-to-click-on-desktop-elements-by-using-images/132574 "2024-06-04T08:00:17Z")
Hi Community members, :wave: Our team noticed that there had been several threads on the forum… [Next page](https://forum.katalon.com/tag/desktop/54.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=desktop)