WPF Difference FAQs-1

1.Difference between WPF and XBAP
(OR)
Difference between Standalone WPF and XAML Browser Applications(XBAP)

S.No	WPF	XBAP
1	Installation: Installed on users computer.	Installation: Not installed on the client’s computer.
2	Appearance in Start Menu: Appears in Start Menu.	Appearance in Start Menu: Does not appear in the Start Menu.
3	Appearance in Add/Remove Programs : Appears in the Add/Remove Programs.	Appearance in Add/Remove Programs : Does not appear in the Add/Remove Programs.
4	Installment methods : Installed via XCopy, Windows Installer (MSI) or ClickOnce.	Installment methods : Are automatically deployed via ClickOnce. YourApp.xbap is really a ClickOnce deployment manifest.
5	Code Access Security : Runs in Full Trust unless modified by Administrator.	Code Access Security : Runs in Internet Zone .
6	Process : Runs in its own standard OS window.	Process : Runs in PresentationHost.exe Presentation host is registered as the shell and MIME handler for *.xbap files.
7	Automatic Updates : Standalone apps are not automatically updated. Developer must write auto updating framework or use the Microsoft ClickOnce system.	Automatic Updates : Newer version on server is always used.
8	Offline access : Application works if offline.	Offline access : Cannot run XBAP application unless user can navigate to the XBAP URL.
9	Requirements : .NET 3.0 or later installed on user computer.	Requirements : .NET 3.0 or later installed on user computer. Internet Explorer(6.0 or later) Firefox (2.0 or later).

2.Difference between Silverlight Applications and XBAP Applications in WPF

S.No	Silverlight Applications	XBAP Applications
1	Silverlight applications can run in multiple Web browsers	XBAPs can run only in Internet Explorer and Firefox Web browsers
2	Silverlight provides the necessary components through .NET Framework for Silverlight Component	XBAPs require that .NET Framework exists on the users' computers
3	Silverlight application has only limited WPF functionality	XBAP has access to the complete WPF functionality