ClickOnce Sample
This sample demonstrates several tasks that use the ClickOnce feature.
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This sample code is intended to illustrate a concept, and it shows only the code that is relevant to that concept. It may not meet the security requirements for a specific environment, and it should not be used exactly as shown. We recommend that you add security and error-handling code to make your projects more secure and robust. Microsoft provides this sample code "AS IS" with no warranties. |
To build and publish this solution
Build the solution: Right-click the project name in Solution Explorer and then click Build.
Publish the solution: Right-click the project name in Solution Explorer and then click Publish. For more information about the Publish Wizard, see How to: Publish a ClickOnce Application.
The ClickOnce feature can be used to programmatically handle several installation and maintenance tasks. This includes the following:
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Checking for updates Uses the CheckForUpdate method to check for new updates.
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Updating an application Uses the UpdateAsync method to download the updated application.
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Downloading optional files Uses the DownloadFileGroupAsync method to download files.
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Deployment information The My.Application.Deployment property is used to retrieve and report the name, version, location, and last update check.
