error creating application to be deployed with ClickOnce within our network via FTP

Question

I am trying to set up an application to be deployed with ClickOnce within our network via FTP. I am using C# in Visual Studio 2012 update 3. In the Publish tab of the properties of the Winform app, I have a file share specified as the "Publishing Folder Location". The "Installation Folder" is blank as well as the "Update Location" in the Application Updates page. I have the "The application is available offline as well" radio button checked although I've tried it both ways.

The error message I get is:

Error 1 Failed to connect to '\servername\shares\DATA...\MyProjectPublishFolder\' with the following error: Unable to create the Web site '\servername\shares\DATA...\MyProjectPublishFolder'. Unable to create the Web site location '\servername\shares\DATA...\MyProjectPublishFolder'. Access is denied.

This implies it is trying to set up a web site. I was wanting to deploy via FTP. I cannot see any setting where I can specify FTP.

I found:

Trying to deploy clickonce app to FTP site but getting FrontPage Server Extensions not installed Error

but that fix didn't help. Any other pointers are welcome.

Answer 1

Ok, I was confused, The developer can "Publish" the application using a Web Server, an FTP Server or a file path. The user can "Download" the application using a Web Server, a File Share, or Removable Media (i.e.: DVD).