WebView2 Runtime contains Edge (Chromium) browser which is not user-accessible and is only accessed by App which uses WebView2 SDK (NuGet package) So does it means that if User-machine had WebView2 Runtime installed my app will work? Does User-Machine require separate Microsoft Edge browser installed? User-Machine= Where my WebView2 app is running. For more information about individual WebView2 APIs, navigate to API reference. Ensure you install the following list of pre-requisites before proceeding. WebView2 Runtime or any Microsoft Edge (Chromium) non-stable channel installed on supported OS (currently Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7).
Embed web content (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) in your native applications with Microsoft Edge WebView2.
Best of the Web
Use the modern Microsoft Edge (Chromium) platform to bring web experiences into your native app.
Power of native
Build powerful and secure applications by allowing WebView2 controlled access to native capabilities.
Evergreen or fixed version
By default, WebView2 is evergreen and receives automatic updates to stay on the latest and most secure platform.
A fixed version variant is available for applications with strict compatibility requirements.
Download the WebView2 Runtime
When distributing your application, there are a few ways you can ensure the WebView2 Runtime is on client machines. Learn more about those options.
Evergreen Bootstrapper
The Bootstrapper is a tiny installer that downloads the Evergreen Runtime matching device architecture and installs it locally. There is also a Link that allows you to programmatically download the Bootstrapper.
Evergreen Standalone Installer
A full-blown installer that can install the Evergreen Runtime in offline environment. Available for x86/x64/ARM64.
Fixed Version
Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime
Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime Virus
Select and package a specific version of the WebView2 Runtime with your application.