Application Reference File
General Information
| Title | APPREF-MS File Extension |
| Extension | .appref-ms |
| Full Form | Application Reference File |
| File Type | Microsoft ClickOnce Deployment Manifest |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/x-ms-application |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store application info |
| Additional Functions | Launch ClickOnce applications |
| Features | Reference, Shortcut |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with text editor |
Use Cases
| Software Deployment | Yes |
| Application Updating | Yes |
| Application Launching | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validate source, Safe deployment |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With .NET 2.0 |
| Latest Version | Integrated in Windows |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .deploy, .application |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows |
Licensed | Windows |
 Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |