.NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile vs .NET Framework 4.0

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When I started new .NET Console Application in VS2010, By default Target Framework was set to .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile, what is the difference between .NET Framework 4.0 and .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile

Best Answer

Straight from the Microsoft castle:

What is it: The .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is a subset of the .NET Framework 4 that is optimized for client applications. It provides functionality for most client applications, including Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Forms, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and ClickOnce features.

Why: This enables faster deployment and a smaller install package for applications that target the .NET Framework 4 Client Profile.

.NET Framework Client Profile:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc656912.aspx