Eclipse error: Cannot run mdrv.exe CommandLine: C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\LoadRunner\\bin\mdrv.exe –usr

  • Document ID:KM01377139
  • Creation Date:29-Jan-2015
  • Modified Date:29-Jan-2015
    • Micro Focus Products:
      loadrunner professional 12.02

Summary

Eclipse error: Cannot run mdrv.exe CommandLine: C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\LoadRunner\\bin\mdrv.exe -usr

Error

The following error is encountered when trying to run a Junit test in Eclipse using the DevOpsVuser > Run Vuser menu.

Eclipse error: Cannot run mdrv.exe CommandLine: C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\LoadRunner\\bin\mdrv.exe –usr

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Cause

The issue happens on machines where LoadRunner is installed into a directory path that contains white spaces i.e.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\LoadRunner".

The issue does not happen on machines where LoadRunner is installed in a directory without white spaces i.e.
"C:\LoadRunner".

Fix

To fix the issue:

  • Install LoadRunner in a directory path that does not contain white spaces.
    or
  • Use the attached fix for Eclipse hp.lr.continuousdelivery.eclipse42addin.jar (Place it in your Eclipse installation "dropins" folder.)