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Evergreen WebView2 Runtime

The is the recommended distribution mode for Windows applications, ensuring your app always uses the latest, most secure version of the Chromium platform. Unlike the "Fixed Version," the Evergreen runtime is not packaged with your app; instead, it is installed once on a client machine and updated automatically by Microsoft. 1. Choose Your Distribution Method

Loader

When you use Evergreen WebView2, your application uses a small DLL. When the app starts, the Loader looks for the WebView2 Runtime on the user's machine. evergreen webview2

Your installer does not need to carry 100MB+ of WebView2 binaries. You either: Choose Your Distribution Method Loader When you use

Check for Installation

: Since the runtime might be missing on systems older than Windows 11, your app should check for its presence (using registry keys or APIs) and install it if necessary. You either: Check for Installation : Since the

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What About WebView2 on Windows 7?

Legacy Systems:

Support for older operating systems like Windows 7 or Server 2012 R2 has ended, and newer evergreen versions may fail to install on these platforms.

Prerelease Testing

: To catch potential regressions before they reach your users, test your app against Microsoft Edge preview channels like Canary , Dev , or Beta . Distribution Options