Differences between Microsoft .NET 4.0 full Framework and Client Profile

Question

The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 full installer (32- and 64-bit) is 48.1 MB and the Client Profile installer is 41.0 MB. The extracted installation files are 237&n

Answer 1

Cameron MacFarland nailed it.

I'd like to add that the .NET 4.0 client profile will be included in Windows Update and future Windows releases. Expect most computers to have the client profile, not the full profile. Do not underestimate that fact if you're doing business-to-consumer (B2C) sales.