For IT administrators, you can use the following command to silently install the runtime: MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe /silent /install Summary Checklist Embeds web technology in desktop apps. Installer Type: Evergreen Standalone Installer (Offline).
The only recommended source for the offline installer is the official Microsoft Edge Developer documentation site.
To successfully deploy in an environment without internet access, follow these steps outlined in the WebView2 Concept Documentation : For IT administrators, you can use the following
🚀 Direct Download Links for WebView2 Runtime Offline Installer
No. The browser is a full user application. WebView2 is a developer component. You can uninstall the Edge browser and keep WebView2, and your apps will still work. To successfully deploy in an environment without internet
A comprehensive, larger file that contains everything needed to install the runtime, allowing you to install it without an internet connection.
Without this runtime, many modern Windows applications will refuse to install or launch. You can uninstall the Edge browser and keep
Always verify the digital signature on the downloaded .exe – Microsoft-signed files will show “Microsoft Corporation” under Properties > Digital Signatures.
After installation, you can verify the runtime successfully deployed by checking the registry or the system folder.
The 150 MB file can be compressed to ~80 MB using 7-Zip or WinRAR without functional loss. It will decompress on the target machine before running.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients\F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5