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Download and validate file using webdriver,wget

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Downloading Files WebDriver has no capability to access the Download dialog boxes  presented by browsers when you click on a download link or button. However, we can bypass these dialog boxes using a separate program called "wget". What is Wget? Wget is a small and easy-to-use command-line program used to automate downloads . Basically, we will access Wget from our WebDriver script to perform the download process.   Setting up Wget Step 1 In your C Drive, create a new folder and name it as "Wget". Download wget.exe  here  and place it in the Wget folder you created from the step above. Step 2 Bring up the System Properties window by pressing Win + Pause on your keyboard. Click on "Advanced System Settings" Click on the "Environment Variables". Step 3 In the Environment Variables dialog box, in the "System variables" section, scroll down the list until you find "