Microsoft provides two main ways to install WebView2 without an active internet connection on the target machine: Evergreen Standalone Installer
Download the MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe (or appropriate architecture) from the Official WebView2 Download Page and deploy using the /silent /install switch for zero-touch installation.
When deploying WebView2 offline, you must choose between two distinct distribution models based on your application architecture and network constraints.
Once you have downloaded the appropriate file (e.g., MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe ), follow these steps to install it:
Mission-critical apps where the rendering engine version must never change. Command-Line & Silent Installation
The is a highly professional, utilitarian tool. It gets 4 stars instead of 5 because it is useless for casual users and requires active version management for offline scenarios. However, for its intended audience (devs and IT admins), it is flawless . It solves the "chicken-and-egg" problem of needing web content without an internet connection.
For enterprise environments, restricted networks, or offline deployments, the standard online installer will not work. This guide provides direct information on sourcing the official offline installer links, understanding deployment methods, and choosing the right version for your needs.
The offline installer for Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime can be downloaded from the following links:
Most users rely on the , which is a small 2-5 MB file that downloads the necessary components during installation. However, this method is impractical for:
By using the official links and silent installation commands provided above, you can ensure that all your Windows applications—from banking software to interactive dashboards—run smoothly without a single byte downloaded over the wire.
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is a component that allows developers to embed Microsoft Edge browser instances in their applications. It provides a way to render web content within a native application, while also providing a set of APIs for interacting with the web content.
What are you using? (Intune, SCCM, GPO, or standard scripting?)
Systems administrators deploying the runtime across thousands of endpoints via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), Intune, or Group Policy (GPO).
The contains all necessary binaries within a single package (typically 120 MB to 150 MB). It is highly useful for:
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