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Asked: 2026-05-18T02:00:09+00:00

I’ve created some automated tests using WatiN and MBunit and they run fine on

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I’ve created some automated tests using WatiN and MBunit and they run fine on my machine (running Windows 7 and VS 2010).

However, when I try running them on a virtual machine which is running Windows Server R2 2008 and IE8 my tests consistently timeout unless I am clicking into the window periodically.

IE is not in protected mode. Also each time a browser is launched the WatiN “BringToFront” method is called, but it doesn’t seem to actually bring the browser to the front, it always opens behind Visual Studio 2010.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Looks like this is caused by two things, one is an IE8 bug, the workaround is to open Tools-> Internet Options -> Advanced and un-check “Show Pictures”

    The other fix is to open Regedit, in the folder tree navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. Change the ForegroundFlashCount to 0, then log off and on again. (this fix is a per-user setting, so each testing user will need to do the fix)

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