How to use Selenium WebDriver on local webpage (on my PC) instead of one located somewhere online?

java, path, selenium-webdriver, url

Solution

Try using this method:

webdriver.get("file:///D:/folder/abcd.html");

(or)

selenium = new WebDriverBackedSelenium(driver, "file:///D:/folder/abcd.html");

Problem

I want to use Selenium WebDriver on a webpage that I have on my hard disc. I've tried to something like: ``` selenium = new WebDriverBackedSelenium(driver, "C:\\...dispatcher.html"); ``` ...instead of the normal: ``` selenium = new WebDriverBackedSelenium(driver, "http://www.dunnowhattodo.org"); ``` ...but it doesn't work (I get the error "unknown protocol: c").

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