Run the standalone installer from an elevated command prompt or deployment script using these switches: Silent Installation (No User Interface) MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe /silent /install Use code with caution. Silent Installation with Logging
Once you have the offline installer on the target machine, follow these steps to complete the installation:
. Unlike the tiny "bootstrapper" which requires an active internet connection to download files during setup, the standalone installer contains all necessary binaries for a complete offline installation. Microsoft Developer Official Download Links
Once deployment is complete, you can verify that the WebView2 Runtime has been successfully installed on the target machine using multiple methods. Method 1: Check Windows Settings Open on Windows. Navigate to Apps > Installed Apps (or Apps & Features ). Run the standalone installer from an elevated command
MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe /silent /install Use code with caution.
: This is a full-sized installer (~100–150MB) that doesn't need to download extra files during setup. It is ideal for air-gapped systems or deployments via SCCM/Intune.
Critical for Office 365, Teams, and third-party tools. Action: Run as Administrator. MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64
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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.
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime offline installer is officially distributed as the Evergreen Standalone Installer Critical for Office 365
Navigate to the section on the Developer Page. Locate the column labeled Evergreen Standalone Installer .
: The most common version for modern Windows PCs and servers. x86 (32-bit) : For older 32-bit operating systems. ARM64 : For devices using ARM processors. Installation Steps Microsoft Edge WebView2
Microsoft provides two primary methods for offline deployment depending on your specific needs: 1. Evergreen Standalone Installer (Recommended)
The Fixed Version is a compressed archive containing a specific version of the WebView2 Runtime binaries.
Allows IT admins to package the runtime directly with their app's own installer. Automatic Updates: