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How do I download files from Internet Explorer?
Open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, and then select View downloads. In the View Downloads dialog box, select Options in the lower-left. Choose a different default download location by selecting Browse and then selecting OK when you’re done.
Can selenium be used with Internet Explorer?
The Selenium IE Driver (also known as Selenium Internet Explorer Driver) is a stand-alone server that implements the WebDriver protocol. This server acts as a link between Selenium scripts and Internet Explorer.
Why Will Internet Explorer not download files?
1] Check your Internet connection and ensure that it is in working condition. 2] Clear Internet Cache, Temporary Files, Cookies, History, etc, using the Disk Cleanup tool, CCleaner, or the built-in browser UI, restart your computer and try again. 3] Choose a different download location and see if that helps.
How do I enable automatic downloads on Internet Explorer?
In the Internet Options dialog box, from the Security tab, select the Internet zone, and then click Custom level…. Scroll down to “Downloads”. Under “File download” (IE 9) or “Automatic prompting for file downloads” (IE 8 or 7), select Enable.
How to download a file from Internet Explorer?
I am trying to implement a download file functionality for my web application using webdriver. In chrome or firefox, we can set the capability to download the files to a defined location upon clicking download button without any window prompt. But in IE 9, I don’t find any capability setting for download options.
How to download.docx file using Selenium WebDriver?
Selenium throws Modal dialog Present exception if file download popup present. Some times webdriver hangs out based on operations perform on the browser after popup present. If you are using Java as coding language, you can use Robot class. Please refer below link for example. How to download .docx file using Selenium webdriver in Java?
Are You using Selenium IDE or WebDriver with Java?
Kindly help. Selenium WebDriver で IE11/Edge のファイルダウンロードを自動化する （IE11/Edge file download process automation by Selenium WebDriver） https://qiita.com/VA_nakatsu/items/633226898cba4cff564e Link to my blog where I discuss this in more detail. Inconsistencies here, are you using Selenium IDE or WebDriver with Java?
How do I save a file in IE?
So as a solution I used the Robot class to move my cursor and click on the export button and then I used Robot class to press Alt+S, which is a keyboard shortcut to save a file in IE.