The offline installer supports command-line switches. You can run MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe /quiet /install via SCCM, Intune, or Group Policy to deploy it en masse. No pop-ups, no user interaction.
Avoid third-party download sites (like CNET, Softonic, or Uptodown). Always download directly from microsoft.com or go.microsoft.com . Third-party sites often bundle adware or outdated, vulnerable versions. The offline installer supports command-line switches
Even with the correct offline installer, errors can occur. The offline installer supports command-line switches
MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe /silent /install /scope=currentuser The offline installer supports command-line switches
October 26, 2023 Subject: Acquisition and Deployment of the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime Offline Installer
Evergreen Standalone direct download page (lists installers for x86, x64, ARM64): https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download (scroll to “Evergreen Standalone SDK” / “Runtime”)
Before diving into the download links, it is crucial to understand what this runtime does.