How to: Set a Security Zone for a ClickOnce Application

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When setting code access security permissions for a ClickOnce application, you need to start with a base set of permissions on the Security page of the Project Designer.

In most cases, you can also choose the Internet zone which contains a limited set of permissions, or the Local Intranet zone which contains a greater set of permissions. If your application requires custom permissions, you can do so by choosing the Custom security zone. For more information about setting custom permissions, see How to: Set Custom Permissions for a ClickOnce Application.

To set a security zone

  1. With a project selected in Solution Explorer, on the Project menu click Properties.

  2. Click the Security tab.

  3. Select the Enable ClickOnce Security Settings check box.

  4. Select the This is a partial trust application option button.

    The controls in the ClickOnce security permissions section are enabled.

  5. In the Zone your application will be installed from drop-down list, select a security zone.

See Also

How to: Set Custom Permissions for a ClickOnce Application
Securing ClickOnce Applications
Code Access Security for ClickOnce Applications
Securing ClickOnce Applications