Can we use Silk Performer for load testing .net windows application?
Hi
Can we use Silk Performer for load testing .net windows application? We are also using some third party component One control e.g. grid, drop down etc
If not can somebody please suggest a tool to test desktop application other than Load Runner which we can't afford.
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