APPLICATION File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .application
MIME Type application/x-ms-application
Format Type XML
Primary Association ClickOnce Deployment Manifest
Developed By Microsoft
Usage Deploying and updating Windows-based applications
Specification Part of .NET Framework
Can Include Application files, dependencies, icons, and version information
Security Can be signed with a digital certificate for authentication
Deployment Model One-click installation from a web page or network share
Update Behavior Automatic updates supported
Execution Model Runs in a sandboxed environment with optional full trust modes
Access to Local Resources Limited by default, can be granted more through manifest permissions
Integration with Windows Add/Remove Programs support, Start Menu shortcuts
File Composition XML definitions including assembly descriptions and dependencies
Manifest Contents Application manifest and optional deployment manifest
File Creation Generated by publishing tools within Visual Studio or MSBuild
Compatibility Windows operating systems with .NET Framework installed
File Encoding UTF-8