clickonce secure deployment

[Guest]

Hi Experts

I've been running a couple of ClickOnce tests deploying a simple C#
application which uses the NorthWind Access database.

When I publish the application to an un-protected web server folder,
everything works as I expect.

I need to restrict who has access to download the application, so I
protected the web server folder with a username and password. Now when I try
to download I get the expected username/password promt, but then I receive an
authentication error.

Am I missing something or is this the correct way of securing a download?

I could not find any information or walkthrough that steps through this
simple requirement.

Many thanks for your help.

J

 

[Guest]

Just a little background on what I'm trying to achieve.

1. A C# windows application to be deployed only to certain users via the web.
2. Automatic updates sent to the users via the web.

I could possibly do the initial install via a CD, but then would I be able
to supply the updates via an unsecure web site? Only authorised users who
have the application installed would be able to download the updates. Not
sure if these things are possible with ClickOnce or Windows Installer MSI.

Thanks