Requirements for remote IE Mode automation

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Hey folks!
I have started using UiPath recently and need some help. A new automation requirement has come up which requires us to automate a web application that runs only in IE Mode on Microsoft Edge Browser. Following are the challenges that I need to consider before proceeding with the automation:

  1. The client uses a PAM solution for taking remote control of machines. Direct RDP is not permitted. The PAM solution has MFA implemented with OTP going to the mobile number registered against the user ID.
  2. They want this to be an unattended automation in the sense that they want the automation to run behind the locked screen.
  3. The client is okay with us installing any required UiPath components on the remote machine but is hesitant with providing any type of admin access.

Based on the above information, can you folks please guide me on the following points:

  1. Is it possible to run automations completely behind a locked screen on IE mode?
  2. Will I require to deploy any other components or any components differently to manage this?
  3. From what I understand from our documentation, the Edge browser extension is sufficient to automate processes in IE mode. Is my understanding correct?
  4. Any other factors that I should take into consideration before proceeding with this?

Any help and guidance is deeply appreciated! TIA!

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@nodifir738

  1. Check this https://youtu.be/RlKlxMYPqJ8 …there are few limitations but should be able to work
  2. If you can install robot directly can install it else you need to go with remote runtime …but preferably try with robot on the final machine
  3. This is correct
  4. Just make sure you dont need any hardware events and also take screenshot etc will not work as the screen is locked

Cheers

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@Anil_G,
Thank you for the response. The video was really helpful to understand the importance of the simulateType property. 2 & 3 are clear from your answer, 4 definitely helps, will keep it in mind.

Circling back to my initial point, I have a couple of observations:

  1. The video demonstration does not show automation in IE Mode but in vanilla Edge browser.
  2. Based on the two links I have referred to, there is some information that conflicts with the video:
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@nodifir738

With the proper settingns that is to use only simulate and no hardware clicks or any hardware interactions we can work…that should not be a problem

Cheers