👉 https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/
For enterprise testing or mission-critical applications that require a specific version that does not auto-update, Microsoft provides the "Fixed Version" runtime. This is usually accessed via the official Microsoft website or the Developer section of the Edge WebView2 program.
Mission-critical apps where the rendering engine version must never change. Command-Line & Silent Installation
The Evergreen Standalone Installer is a full package that does not require an active internet connection during the installation process, making it ideal for offline clients. Microsoft Developer x64 Installer : For 64-bit Windows systems (most modern PCs). x86 Installer : For 32-bit Windows systems. ARM64 Installer : For ARM-based devices like the Surface Pro X. Microsoft Developer Installation Guide Check Architecture 👉 https://developer
Fixed Version downloads & release notes: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download (see “Fixed Version” section)
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Users on Windows 7 face unique challenges, as full offline support is limited. The latest version of the Evergreen Standalone Installer typically does not support Windows 7. For Windows 7, you must use a specific (e.g., version 109.0.1518.140) which was the last to support the OS. The Evergreen Bootstrapper , which can be triggered via a specific download link, works but must be used on a Windows 7 machine that has the required security updates (like KB4474419) installed. Without this patch, the bootstrapper will fail. ARM64 Installer : For ARM-based devices like the
I was looking for the to deploy on several company PCs that don’t have constant internet access. Most online searches kept pointing to the bootstrapper (which requires an active connection), but this guide provided the direct official offline installer link from Microsoft.
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Standard online endpoints; dynamically checks and pulls down the matching client architecture. Large (~130-150 MB) No In our enterprise testing
Yes and no. Once installed, WebView2 updates automatically via Microsoft Edge Update (same mechanism as Edge). The offline installer just installs the baseline version.
Once installed, it’s rock solid. It leverages the same performance and security as Edge Chromium. In our enterprise testing, applications like Dynamics 365 and Power BI report embedded web views load 20-30% faster compared to the legacy WebBrowser control (Internet Explorer mode). Memory usage is moderate but expected for a modern browser engine.