# \#windows **URL:** https://forum.katalon.com/tag/windows/154.md [Latest](https://forum.katalon.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.katalon.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.katalon.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [Desktop app launched but startApplication() steps failed before the wait time](https://forum.katalon.com/t/desktop-app-launched-but-startapplication-steps-failed-before-the-wait-time/125483)
**Author:** [@schakarwar](https://forum.katalon.com/u/schakarwar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/desktop-app-launched-but-startapplication-steps-failed-before-the-wait-time/125483 "2026-10-09T09:33:28Z")
when i am trying to launch desktop app using Windows.startApplication() with desiredCapabilities = {… --- ## [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… --- ## [Since Katalon 11.1.x, Windows.startApplication is broken](https://forum.katalon.com/t/since-katalon-11-1-x-windows-startapplication-is-broken/189818)
**Author:** [@wistiti67](https://forum.katalon.com/u/wistiti67)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/since-katalon-11-1-x-windows-startapplication-is-broken/189818 "2026-08-10T07:25:56Z")
Hello, since Katalon Studio 11.1.0 (and now, 11.1.1), I’m unable to start a Windows application. Wh… --- ## [Tests aren't started anymore](https://forum.katalon.com/t/tests-arent-started-anymore/126730)
**Author:** [@mario.wolf](https://forum.katalon.com/u/mario.wolf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/tests-arent-started-anymore/126730 "2026-02-23T04:03:59Z")
For several days, no test case or test suite can be started anymore. Before my problem, I opened th… --- ## [Why does Katalon not find parts of my Windows Application?](https://forum.katalon.com/t/why-does-katalon-not-find-parts-of-my-windows-application/131523)
**Author:** [@r.roskam](https://forum.katalon.com/u/r.roskam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/why-does-katalon-not-find-parts-of-my-windows-application/131523 "2025-06-10T02:47:54Z")
Hi all, I just started using Katalon to see if it is a usable tool for testing our Windows Applicat… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [WebView2 Python app testing](https://forum.katalon.com/t/webview2-python-app-testing/150945)
**Author:** [@leishman\_keith](https://forum.katalon.com/u/leishman_keith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/webview2-python-app-testing/150945 "2024-10-21T15:06:14Z")
Hello, I am looking for some advice on how to go about testing a new application I was given to aut… --- ## [How to get selectors for react tauri windows app in Katalon?](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-get-selectors-for-react-tauri-windows-app-in-katalon/146241)
**Author:** [@b.arda](https://forum.katalon.com/u/b.arda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-get-selectors-for-react-tauri-windows-app-in-katalon/146241 "2024-09-16T04:30:00Z")
I have a problem regarding getting selectors for my tauri app on windows (build with react), the iss… --- ## [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… --- ## [Worldwide BSOD issue from Crowdstrike update](https://forum.katalon.com/t/worldwide-bsod-issue-from-crowdstrike-update/137731)
**Author:** [@albert.vu](https://forum.katalon.com/u/albert.vu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/worldwide-bsod-issue-from-crowdstrike-update/137731 "2024-08-09T03:30:41Z")
(Illustration from The Verge) (We may be a little bit late in reporting this…) It has been repo… --- ## [Why am I not able to use Windows Record to launch a windows applications to record to create test cases](https://forum.katalon.com/t/why-am-i-not-able-to-use-windows-record-to-launch-a-windows-applications-to-record-to-create-test-cases/138355)
**Author:** [@kyle.marsh](https://forum.katalon.com/u/kyle.marsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/why-am-i-not-able-to-use-windows-record-to-launch-a-windows-applications-to-record-to-create-test-cases/138355 "2024-07-29T09:31:40Z")
Katalon Version: 9.0.2 WinAppDriver Installed Developer Mode Enabled When using the windows recor… --- ## [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… --- ## [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. … --- ## [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… --- ## [Not able to install Katalon Studio](https://forum.katalon.com/t/not-able-to-install-katalon-studio/130485)
**Author:** [@niompa26](https://forum.katalon.com/u/niompa26)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/not-able-to-install-katalon-studio/130485 "2024-06-03T07:15:20Z")
I tried to download exe file from katalon website but when trying to install it is giving message as… --- ## [org.openqa.selenium.WebDriverException: An unknown error occurred in the remote end while processing the command. (WARNING: The server did not provide any stacktrace information)](https://forum.katalon.com/t/org-openqa-selenium-webdriverexception-an-unknown-error-occurred-in-the-remote-end-while-processing-the-command-warning-the-server-did-not-provide-any-stacktrace-information/65618)
**Author:** [@deaththereno](https://forum.katalon.com/u/deaththereno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/org-openqa-selenium-webdriverexception-an-unknown-error-occurred-in-the-remote-end-while-processing-the-command-warning-the-server-did-not-provide-any-stacktrace-information/65618 "2024-05-20T07:07:38Z")
Hello, I try to capture a button element from my aplication “Remote Desktop Connection” , but I can’… --- ## [No able to inspect from dropdown list on Windows Application](https://forum.katalon.com/t/no-able-to-inspect-from-dropdown-list-on-windows-application/39397)
**Author:** [@manpreet.mukkar](https://forum.katalon.com/u/manpreet.mukkar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/no-able-to-inspect-from-dropdown-list-on-windows-application/39397 "2024-05-15T03:11:37Z")
Hello Everyone, I am trying to automate a Windows Application and I am not able to record an intera… --- ## [How can I write relative xpath for Windows Desktop apps](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-can-i-write-relative-xpath-for-windows-desktop-apps/41791)
**Author:** [@mksrqa](https://forum.katalon.com/u/mksrqa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-can-i-write-relative-xpath-for-windows-desktop-apps/41791 "2024-04-03T12:48:41Z")
How can I write Relative XPath for Katalon studio using Winappdriver In selenium I can write //\[@… --- ## [Help with working with multiple windows](https://forum.katalon.com/t/help-with-working-with-multiple-windows/119821)
**Author:** [@wdmathews007](https://forum.katalon.com/u/wdmathews007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/help-with-working-with-multiple-windows/119821 "2024-02-13T06:50:52Z")
Hello! I am attempting to use Katalon Studio to test a windows application. However, this applicatio… --- ## [Continue statement does not have console debug message](https://forum.katalon.com/t/continue-statement-does-not-have-console-debug-message/86734)
**Author:** [@leishman\_keith](https://forum.katalon.com/u/leishman_keith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/continue-statement-does-not-have-console-debug-message/86734 "2024-02-01T03:05:03Z")
Operating System e.g. Windows 10 Katalon Studio version e.g. version 8.6.0 Windows environment Ste… --- ## [How to take screenshot for windows desktop application](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-take-screenshot-for-windows-desktop-application/49066)
**Author:** [@Krishnakumar.N](https://forum.katalon.com/u/Krishnakumar.N)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/how-to-take-screenshot-for-windows-desktop-application/49066 "2024-01-28T16:56:12Z")
How we can take a screenshot of windows application (Desktop) . There is no direct method like for web application (webui.takescreenshot) Can you please share the details how we can take screenshot of window applicatio… --- ## [Katalon Studio does not recognize applications while they are not in the foreground](https://forum.katalon.com/t/katalon-studio-does-not-recognize-applications-while-they-are-not-in-the-foreground/115427)
**Author:** [@miguelguerrerosilupu](https://forum.katalon.com/u/miguelguerrerosilupu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/katalon-studio-does-not-recognize-applications-while-they-are-not-in-the-foreground/115427 "2024-01-28T00:00:37Z")
Hello everyone, I have a problem with the interaction of Windows applications. When I run the follo… --- ## [WebDriver Exception error while spying windows object and windows recording](https://forum.katalon.com/t/webdriver-exception-error-while-spying-windows-object-and-windows-recording/58320)
**Author:** [@rahul.raj01](https://forum.katalon.com/u/rahul.raj01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/webdriver-exception-error-while-spying-windows-object-and-windows-recording/58320 "2024-01-10T10:41:19Z")
Hello, I’m getting WebDriverException when i click on ‘Windows Recorder’ and ‘Spy Windows Object’ a… --- ## [Can Katalon be used for SAP application?](https://forum.katalon.com/t/can-katalon-be-used-for-sap-application/55241)
**Author:** [@abhishek.srivastava6](https://forum.katalon.com/u/abhishek.srivastava6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.katalon.com/t/can-katalon-be-used-for-sap-application/55241 "2023-12-15T08:40:57Z")
I tried to automate a SAP based application. Katalon is able to identify only the elements on the first window. Not able to switch to the new window. The existing method for switchToWindow is not able to identify new win… [Next page](https://forum.katalon.com/tag/windows/154.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=windows)