Select the desired architecture—typically for modern 64-bit systems. Installation Steps (Step-by-Step)
Downloading a single 150MB+ package once saves massive amounts of data when deploying to thousands of local workstations.
What and architecture (x64, x86, ARM64) are you targeting?
You know exactly which version is being installed across all devices.
MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe /install /quiet /norestart /silent ` /installerdata:"\"install\":\"install_path\":\"C:\\Program Files\\CustomPath\\WebView2\""
file to the target offline computer via a USB drive or local network. Run as Administrator : Right-click the installer and select Run as administrator
The developer is entirely responsible for updating the binaries to patch security vulnerabilities.
Set the installation program path to your downloaded offline .exe . Append the /silent /install flags.
System administrators deploying software via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Intune, or Group Policy Objects (GPO) prefer offline packages. Deploying a full installer saves corporate internet bandwidth by eliminating the need for thousands of endpoints to download the same files simultaneously. 3. Bundling with Application Installers
The is the full, standalone package used to install the engine that allows desktop apps to display web content without needing an active internet connection during the setup. Unlike the "Bootstrapper," which is a small file that downloads data on the fly, this installer contains all the necessary files upfront. 🛠️ Choosing Your Installer Type
The Evergreen model installs a system-wide runtime that automatically updates itself via Windows Update or Microsoft Edge update channels.
| Method | Command / Tool | |--------|----------------| | | Create Application → Deployment Type → Install program as above | | Intune (Win32 app) | Wrap .exe, use detection rule: registry key exists under HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients\... | | Group Policy Startup Script | Copy installer to \\domain\netlogon , run via batch script | | PDQ Deploy | Package as silent step | | Manual (multiple PCs) | USB drive + batch script |