Unlike many system runtimes (looking at you, .NET Framework), the WebView2 offline installer typically does not require an immediate reboot, making it ideal for business hours deployment.
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
To troubleshoot installation failures, generate a log file during the silent setup process: Unlike many system runtimes (looking at you,
Direct Download Links for WebView2 Runtime Offline Installer
👉 https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/ x64 : For 64-bit systems
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=2124703
: Visit the Microsoft Edge WebView2 page. you can perform a silent
: Select the version that matches your system type: x86 : For 32-bit systems. x64 : For 64-bit systems. ARM64 : For ARM-based devices.
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"