How to make WebDriver operate browser in background?-CodePudding

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Create trigger

Set action to start a program then define your script name in Program/script and make sure put your script folder path in Start in

Then voila. You can custom the trigger more detail in task properties (creating multiple triggers, specific conditions, etc...)

You could try to start your exe file as process manually using cmd/powershell like this SO answer, and some kind of process/service manager but I have never tried it yet.

CodePudding user response：

Yes, it is possible to make your Python script run in the background and avoid activating the Chrome window while still using the Selenium WebDriver. One way to do this is by using the subprocess module to run your script as a background process.

Here is an example of how you might do this:

import subprocess # Start the Chrome browser in the background using the Selenium WebDriver chrome_process = subprocess.Popen(["python", "your_script.py"]) # The Chrome window will not be activated, and the script will run in the background

Another option is to use a tool that allows you to run processes in the background and minimize them to the system tray, such as py2exe or pyinstaller. These tools can convert your Python script into a standalone executable that can be run in the background without activating a window.

Keep in mind that running your script in the background may affect its behavior, and you may need to make additional modifications to your code to ensure that it works as intended. Additionally, it is important to note that web scraping can sometimes be considered a violation of a website's terms of service, and you should make sure to respect any relevant terms or policies when accessing and using web content.