Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is a background system component that allows desktop applications to embed and display web content (like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) directly within the app. It uses the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge engine as its core framework to render this content safely and efficiently. Why is it on your computer?
It comes pre-installed on Windows 11 and is automatically distributed to most Windows 10 devices. Because many modern apps are “hybrid”—meaning parts of their interface are built like websites—they require this runtime engine to display correctly. Key Functions and Features Microsoft Edge WebView2
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