The offline installer becomes outdated quickly (Microsoft releases updates every 4-6 weeks). If you downloaded a version from 2023, some modern apps might reject it and still try to fetch a newer version online, defeating the "offline" purpose.
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. no user interaction. Under the section
Under the section, select the architecture that matches your system: no user interaction. Under the section
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime Evergreen Standalone Installer no user interaction. Under the section
For automated deployments or scripting via batch files and PowerShell, use the silent installation switches. Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell terminal and run the following command:
Enterprise policies blocking Microsoft Edge component installations.