Coded UI Test Builder: Playback failed to initialize when RadControls are installed

[Brandon]

I'm a feature developer who also sometimes need to write Coded UI tests from time to time.  I have the WinForms RadControls installed on my VS2010 so that I can easily add Telerik controls to our app.  However, whenever I have it installed, I'm unable to edit (any) ui maps.  Whenever I launch the Coded UI Test Builder to spy on new controls, I receive the following error:

Playback failed to initialize: Failure to load Extension package.  PackageName:RadControls for WinForms Test Extension, Version 1.0, Vendor: Telerik Inc, Assembly: C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010\v4.0_2013.1.220.40_5bb2a467cbec794e\Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010.dll.  Restart Coded UI Test Builder.

It's annoying to have to continuously uninstall/reinstall RadControls depending on the work I'm doing.  Has anyone else seen this, is there a suggest workaround?

Thanks!

Brandon

[Jack]

Hi Brandon,

Thank you for contacting us.

This is strange. It looks like Visual Studio cannot find our coded UI extension. Please, could you confirm that the Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010.dll file is installed in your GAC? You can also try to add the file explicitly in your project. It is located in the CodedUI folder under your installation path. If the issue still appears, please send us your project and we will investigate in detail.

I am looking forward to your reply.
 
Greetings,
Jack
the Telerik team

[Brandon]

Hey Jack--

The .dll referenced below is in fact installed on my GAC.  I can see it in in the GAC_MSIL directory.  I added the file explicitly to the project and get the same result.  Here is what is showing in the output window after I've added the file to the project, and then attempt to edit a ui map:

Error loading 'Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010.dll' or one of its dependencies. Error details: System.TypeLoadException: Method 'GetValidSearchProperties' on type 'Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.RadBaseTestControl' from assembly 'Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010, Version=2013.1.220.40, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=5bb2a467cbec794e' is overriding a method that is not visible from that assembly.

[Brandon]

I'm also unable to run Coded UI via VS2010 when RadControls are installed. 

Error Message:
Error calling Initialization method for test class DecisionPoint_Auto.ApplyNetworkPenalties: System.TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UITesting.UITechnologyManagerProxy' from assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UITesting, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'.

Error Stack Trace:
Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.RadControlsExtensionPackage.GetService(Type serviceType)
Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UITest.Framework.UITestExtensionPackageManager.GetExtensionsInternal[T]()

Debug Trace:
E, 15108, 13, 2013/03/21, 11:38:40.129, 3541622535436, QTAgent32.exe, ExtensionFramework : Error getting requested extension type : ExtensionPackageName RadControls for WinForms Test Extension, C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010\v4.0_2013.1.220.40__5bb2a467cbec794e\Telerik.WinControls.CodedUI.2010.dll, Detailed Info Could not load type 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UITesting.UITechnologyManagerProxy' from assembly 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UITesting, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a'.

[Jack]

Hi Brandon,

Our Coded UI test extension is compatible with Visual Studio 2010 only when Service Pack 1 for Visual Studio 2010 is installed. You should also install this update. Please could you confirm that these prerequisites are installed on your PC? 

I am looking forward to your reply.
 
All the best,
Jack
the Telerik team

[Brandon]

Hey again Jack--

My current version of Visual Studio is as follows:

Version 10.0.40219.1 SP1Rel

Are you sure I should install the update you recommend?  The warning notes on the download page are as follows:

Apply the hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the specific problem.

Installing the incorrect hotfix can cause damage to your system.

If you are not sure whether the hotfix is the correct one for your system, do not install it.

I don't want to break my current environment any further, so installing that hotifx without knowing why makes me nervous. :)

Thanks--
Brandon

[Jack]

Hi Brandon,

This hot-fix is necessary in order to run our Coded UI extension. You should install it if you want to use this functionality. The software requirements are described in our online documentation.

All the best,
Jack
the Telerik team