Prerequisites:

1. Windows Operating System
   
2. Install JDK and set JAVA_HOME, JRE_HOME environment variables.
   
3. Windows .NET framework 4.6 and above
   
4. Process studio distribution full pathname should not have any spaces.
   
5. Chrome browser is required to run DesktopSpy for AE releases prior to 5.4.0
   
6. A license is required to run DesktopSpy and Desktop plugins. License can be acquired and applied by contacting AutomationEdge Inc. A description on how to Apply License is in the section below.
   
7. Desktop Plugin in Release 1.3 is compatible with AutomationEdge Release 5.4.0 onwards. For applet support, WebGUI Plugin1.3 is also required. Applet automation technology only works with the IE browser.
8. Plugins1.2 and 1.3 with AutomationEdge R5.3.0 needs an extra external jar file. Please contact AutomationEdge Support for the same.
9. Plugins1.2 and 1.3 with AutomationEdge below R5.3.0 need multiple extra external jar files, hence not recommended.