Browser Configuration Settings for xBrowser

Several browser settings help to sustain stable test executions. Although Silk Test Workbench works without changing any settings, there are several reasons that you might want to change the browser settings.

Increase replay speed
Use about:blank as home page instead of a slowly loading Web page.
Avoid unexpected behavior of the browser
  • Disable pop up windows and warning dialog boxes.
  • Disable auto-complete features.
  • Disable password wizards.
Prevent malfunction of the browser
Disable unnecessary third-party plugins.

The following sections describe where these settings are located in the corresponding browser.

Internet Explorer

The browser settings are located at Tools > Internet Options. The following table lists options that you might want to adjust.

Tab Option Configuration Comments
General Home page Set to about:blank. Minimize start up time of new tabs.
General Tabs
  • Disable warning when closing multiple tabs.
  • Enable to switch to new tabs when they are created.
  • Avoid unexpected dialog boxes.
  • Links that open new tabs might not replay correctly otherwise.
Privacy Pop-up blocker Disable pop up blocker. Make sure your Web site can open new windows.
Content AutoComplete Turn off completely
  • Avoid unexpected dialog boxes.
  • Avoid unexpected behavior when typing keys.
Programs Manage add-ons Only enable add-ons that are absolutely required.
  • Third-party add-ons might contain bugs.
  • Possibly not compatible to Silk Test Workbench.
Advanced Settings
  • Disable Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates.
  • Enable Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer).
  • Enable Disable script debugging (Other).
  • Disable Enable automatic crash recovery.
  • Disable Display notification about every script error.
  • Disable all Warn ... settings
Avoid unexpected dialog boxes.
Note: Recording a Web application in Internet Explorer with a zoom level different to 100% might not work as expected. Before recording actions against a Web application in Internet Explorer, set the zoom level to 100%.

Mozilla Firefox

You do not have to change browser settings for Mozilla FirefoxSilk Test Workbench automatically starts Mozilla Firefox with the appropriate command-line parameters.

Note: To avoid unexpected behavior when testing web applications, disable auto updates for Mozilla Firefox. For additional information, see Stop automatic updates.

Google Chrome

You do not have to change browser settings for Google Chrome. Silk Test Workbench automatically starts Google Chrome with the appropriate command-line parameters.

Note: To avoid unexpected behavior when testing web applications, disable auto updates for Google Chrome. For additional information, see Turning Off Auto Updates in Google Chrome.