Completely independent of the host operating system's updates or network status.
The offline installer supports command-line switches. You can run MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe /quiet /install via SCCM, Intune, or Group Policy to deploy it en masse. No pop-ups, no user interaction.
Evergreen Standalone direct download page (lists installers for x86, x64, ARM64): https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download (scroll to “Evergreen Standalone SDK” / “Runtime”)
Your (SCCM, Intune, Group Policy, or Script?) The target OS version (Windows 10, 11, or Windows Server?) Your application type (.NET, C++, or WinForms?) No pop-ups, no user interaction
If you are deploying the WebView2 offline installer across an enterprise network using tools like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Intune, or a standard PowerShell script, use these silent installation switches. For the Evergreen Standalone Installer ( .exe ):
Before proceeding, it's helpful to compare the two offline installers to determine which best suits your needs.
Even with the correct offline installer, you may encounter a few hurdles. Here are solutions to some common problems. Even with the correct offline installer, you may
When navigating to the download section, you will find three main types of installers. For offline needs, you should focus on the or Fixed versions:
After deployment, you can verify the installation by checking the registry:
The primary source for all WebView2 Runtime installers is the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Developer Page. Offline Installer Options and users with poor internet connectivity.
WebView2 Runtime Options │ ┌────────────────────────┴────────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ Evergreen Model Fixed Version Model ┌───────────────────────┐ ┌───────────────────────┐ │ • Automatic updates │ │ • Locked version │ │ • Smaller app size │ │ • Developer manages │ │ • Shared system-wide │ │ • No system impact │ └───────────────────────┘ └───────────────────────┘ 1. Evergreen Standalone Installer (Recommended)
Here’s a clear, helpful write‑up you can use on a download page, IT notice, or internal documentation.
The Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is not an application you launch yourself; it’s a behind-the-scenes component that allows desktop applications to embed web-based content (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) using the modern Edge (Chromium) engine. The offline installer is a specific distribution method aimed at IT pros, developers, and users with poor internet connectivity.