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Security Compliance: Since the runtime updates automatically once the machine is back online, you don't have to worry about your application becoming a security liability due to an outdated browser engine.
An Evergreen Standalone Installer is a self-contained executable file that, when run, automatically checks for, downloads, and installs the of an application directly from the vendor’s repository—without requiring a separate update client, package manager, or internet connection for the base installer itself. evergreen standalone installer
To use the evergreen standalone installer, developers typically follow these steps: If the user already has Edge installed, the
Lower Disk Footprint: WebView2 shares binaries with the Microsoft Edge browser. If the user already has Edge installed, the WebView2 Runtime often uses a hard-linking mechanism to save disk space while remaining functionally independent. How to Implement the Installer It includes all the necessary files to install
The evergreen standalone installer is a specific distribution method for the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime. Unlike the "Bootstrapper," which is a small file that downloads the runtime during the installation process, the standalone installer is a self-contained package. It includes all the necessary files to install the WebView2 Runtime without requiring an active internet connection at the moment of execution.