Can the .Net 4 Client Profile be deployed via ClickOnce to non administrators?

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Can the .Net 4 Client Profile be deployed via ClickOnce to non administrators?

I have deployed Windows forms applications regularly via ClickOnce that are installed by users that are not local administrators on their machines. Is there a way to also deliver the .Net 4 Client Profile the same way?

From what I have read, I am guessing the answer is no. But I'm also hoping there may be a clever alternative.

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No. ClickOnce just copys and syncs files. Obviously the .Net Client Profile install is a lot more involved than that. In addition, you need to be an admin to install it. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, just confirming :)

Prereqs are the pitfall of ClickOnce. Always a pain. What kind of environment are you deploying to? Captive intranet? If so, you might want to ask on ServerFault what options are available to push the Client Profile to your users.

whatknott 2010-10-06 04:04:54

Thanks whatknott - yes, captive intranet is the scenario. But avoiding having to engage a different group capable of pushing was the goal :)

MarkB 2010-10-07 03:53:50

I hear you - always much better when you can handle it yourself. If you find a work around, please come back and keep us updated.

whatknott 2010-10-07 06:05:48

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