Frequently Asked Questions
Which test automation tools still support legacy Internet Explorer?
After Microsoft retired IE11 in June 2022, most tools dropped native Internet Explorer support and now only offer IE-mode-in-Edge workarounds. Sahi Pro is one of the few that still automates reliably on legacy IE versions. ITG’s marketing platform runs on legacy IE, and Sahi Pro tested it directly without forcing a browser change.
What is a good alternative to IE Macros for test automation?
IE Macros was not built for testers and demanded technical mastery only a few people had. Sahi Pro replaces it with no-code authoring that QA testers can use, while still supporting the legacy IE versions IE Macros was used for. ITG moved off IE Macros to Sahi Pro without changing its team or its browser dependency.
How can you cut regression testing time without adding headcount?
Parallel execution lets one team clear more of the suite in the same window. Sahi Pro runs multiple scripts simultaneously, so the same people finish faster. ITG cut its full regression suite runtime from 10 days to 3 with the same five resources.
Can QA testers automate a legacy IE application without programming skills?
Yes. Many IE-capable tools are as hard to learn as IE Macros. Sahi Pro’s no-code authoring lets testers automate without an advanced programming background, on legacy IE. ITG’s QA team automated its IE-based platform without needing specialist developers.
Can you automate a .NET MVC application running on Internet Explorer?
Yes. Sahi Pro automates web applications regardless of the back-end framework, including .NET MVC apps, and supports the legacy IE versions such apps often require. ITG runs a .NET MVC and MSSQL platform on legacy IE, tested end to end with Sahi Pro.
Can a test automation tool keep supporting a legacy browser over the long term?
Legacy support only helps if it lasts. Sahi Pro has run ITG’s IE-based regression suite for over two years, with the vendor staying engaged through new releases and framework updates. That longevity matters for teams that cannot migrate off a legacy browser soon.
