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Windows Native Device Debug

Windows Core App runs under single-purpose Kiosk user and does not allow direct debugging while the Kiosk user is signed in. To debug your Applet on Windows machine, follow either of these guides.

Feature entitlement: devSpace · Availability: DevSpace

Current version​

Currently you can debug since version 3.0.0 through following steps:

  1. Allow Native Debug in Box
  2. Open a chromium based browser at about://inspect devices_list.png
  3. Add your device IP to configuration, debug is running at port 9222.                                   add_ip_and_port.png
  4. The clickable device should appear under the Remote Target
  5. Start Debugging debug_tools.png

Legacy versions​

Version 1.x.x and 2.x.x debug:

  1. Exit the Kiosk by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL, you will see a login screen
  2. Select admin account under which you installed Windows Core App and login
  3. Once logged in as an admin user, open Edge (browser)
  4. Open localhost:3000 url
  5. Start debugging

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FAQ​

Forgotten password​

If you ever need to retrieve the password from a set up device, you can use the following command via PowerShell:

Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" | Select-Object -ExpandProperty DefaultPassword

Device not showing on a list​

If the device is not showing up try to reload the page. In rare cases it might take minutes to load.