Critical for Office 365, Teams, and third-party tools. Action: Run as Administrator.
For Windows 64-bit systems, you will typically download a file named:
If you are deploying the offline installer via a script or command line, you can perform a silent, per-machine installation by running the following command from an elevated prompt: powershell Critical for Office 365, Teams, and third-party tools
: For IT admins, you can run the standalone installer silently using the command: MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64/X86/ARM64.exe /silent /install . Which Version Should You Choose? Microsoft offers three main ways to distribute the runtime:
No action is needed. The existing, newer version will automatically handle requests from older apps. Do not attempt to downgrade unless a specific app explicitly mandates an older Fixed Version. Error: "Installation failed due to missing dependencies" Which Version Should You Choose
The official link for the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime offline installer is available on the Microsoft Edge Developer Portal.
/install : Instructs the executable to trigger the installation routine. Verifying the Installation Do not attempt to downgrade unless a specific
It is crucial to select the correct installer type for your specific deployment scenario. Microsoft offers two primary distribution modes:
Alternatively, look for msedgewebview2.exe in: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\
Low. One instance serves multiple apps on the machine. Fixed Version Updates: Never updates automatically.
This is the most common standalone installer for end-users and developers. It installs the "Evergreen" runtime, meaning it will auto-update via Microsoft Update in the background.
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