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I've a ClickOnce application that once installed on a Standard User account can be uninstalled by users other than the Administrator(s). Is it possible to make the application require Admin privilege to uninstall the ClickOnce? How?


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Why would you want this? The protocol is designed to be light, admin privileges are not required for installation, it would be wierd to require them for uninstall, also the app can be easily installed again if it is removed. –  MrFox Jul 23 '13 at 11:08
in my case, I don't want users to have the privilege to install/uninstall but I want the automatic update feature –  aby Jul 23 '13 at 11:16
Then I would say you need to build a traditional install package and have the install check for updates. Otherwise you are going against the grain of both ClickOnce and Windows. –  Austin French Jul 23 '13 at 11:25
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