7. ClickOnce Deployment Limitations

Although ClickOnce deployment works well for most applications, there are some situations where Windows Installer is more appropriate.The following are some limitations that you should be aware of:

ClickOnce

Windows Installer

Application installation location

ClickOnce application cache

Program Files folder

Install for multiple users

No

Yes

Install shared files

No

Yes

Install drivers

No

Yes (with custom actions)

Install to Global Assembly Cache

No

Yes

Add application to Startup group

No

Yes

Add application to Favorites menu

No

Yes

Register file types

No

Yes

Access registry

No (can access HKLM with Full Trust permissions)

Yes

Binary patching of files

Yes

No

Install assemblies on demand

Yes

No


Scott S.
FarPoint Technologies, Inc.

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