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Standalone WPF Application VS XBAP

Posted by anandkumar2004 on May 13, 2009

Here are few important differences between standalone and XBAP

Standalone WPF Application

XAML Browser Applications

Installed via MSI or ClickOnce Not installed on the client’s computer
Available like other windows program in Start Menu & Add/Remove program Do not appear in the in Start Menu or Add/Remove Programs
Run in Full Trust unless modified by Administrator Are automatically deployed via ClickOnce
Runs in its own standard OS window Run in Internet Zone (sandbox)
Can be use as occasionally   connected application Security exception thrown if attempt made to access unauthorized areas
Auto update available throw ClickOnce deployment process Hosted in browser process , Only run in IE browsers and User must be online to use application

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