Repacking the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime Evergreen Standalone Installer is typically done for enterprise deployment (e.g., via MECM/SCCM or Intune) to ensure a silent, standardized installation without requiring internet access on client machines. 1. Download the Correct Installer
| Type | File Size | Requires Admin | Supports Silent Install | Use Case |
|------|-----------|----------------|------------------------|----------|
| Online Bootstrapper | ~2 MB | Yes | Yes | Internet-connected machines |
| Standalone Offline (EXE) | ~150–200 MB | Yes | Yes (/silent) | Air-gapped / enterprise deployment |
| Embedded (DLLs) | N/A (part of app) | No | N/A | Per-process embedding | microsoft edge webview2 runtime offline installer repack
Extract the contents using a command like expand -f:* [filename].cab [destination]. Version Control : Lock your app to a
Version Control: Lock your app to a specific runtime version. such as InstallShield and Advanced Installer.
Q: Can I use a third-party repackaging tool to create a customized installation package? A: Yes, there are several third-party repackaging tools available, such as InstallShield and Advanced Installer.