MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe (approx. 120MB+)
Distribute your app and the WebView2 Runtime - Microsoft Learn microsoft edge webview2 runtime offline installer full
If you are a developer and need your app to stay on a specific version of the engine, choose the "Fixed Version" package. How to Install the Offline Package via Command Line MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64
: Choose the version that matches your system (x86, x64, or ARM64). Fixed Version (Alternative) : If you need a specific version that Fixed Version (Alternative) : If you need a
| Feature | Online Bootstrapper | Offline Installer (Full) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~2 MB | ~130 MB - 160 MB | | Internet Required | Yes (during installation) | No (only to download the .exe once) | | Deployment | User must have admin rights + fast internet | Silent install, Air-gapped networks | | Reliability | Fails if proxy/firewall blocks Microsoft domains | 100% reliable; no external calls |
He plugged in his USB drive and ran the setup for his application. A progress bar appeared, and then— thud . An error message flashed: “Cannot find the required WebView2 Runtime.”