Windows 10: Unable to run AutoCAD. A dependent component Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is missing

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When trying to run AutoCAD on a Windows computer, we encountered an error that implied that Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime was absent. Even though the error message suggests that this issue is due to a missing component, which can be true, there are other reasons for this error as well that we are going to […]

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Microsoft Edge webView2 Runtime do not want it

I have a Lenovo laptop with Windows 10 Pro. The version is 21H1. OS build is 19043.1865. I use Opera is my default web browser. I never used Microsoft Edge and it is not installed. I did a full reinstallation of the Windows 10 Pro last month due to bloated Windows. My issue is that Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime keeps reinstalling no matter how many times I removed the program. I did a search online that WebView2 was part of Microsoft 365 which I don’t use. I use Office 2016 Home and Student edition. I removed Microsoft 365 and disabled Microsoft Edge Update Services. Every time I connect to the internet, the Edge WebView 2 runtime returns even through I used the Microsoft Edge ChromiumBlocker toolkit. I used a cmd script to block the installation of Edge and its WebView 2 thru automatic updates. Automatic updates of other Microsoft products are not enabled. Why does WebView 2 Runtime keeps returning? It’s a 521 MB file that is never used. I don’t do any Office documents online. I found this in PowerShell folder “PSReadLine” which has this text below: get-appxpackage *edge* remove-appxpackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient_1000.19041.1023.0_neutral_neutral_8wekyb3d8bbwe exit How to stop reinstallation of Microsoft Edge WebView2 runtime? I don't have Edge installed but there's a blank icon of Microsoft Edge in the Universal Applications Folder. I can't locate that Edge link because I use Stardock Start 10 software. - - - Updated - - - Update: I solved the issue. I let the Microsoft Edge WebView 2 runtime installed and in my firewall software, I added the Edge updater to list and blocked it. In addition, I found that I have no host file and created a new one and added these to host file: 127.0.0.1 https://msedge.api.cdp.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 *.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com Now the Edge WebView2 runtime doesn't get installed.

 

Delivering Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime to managed Windows 10

Source: https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/...ws-10-devices/

 

Microsoft Edge Webview2 runtime

Hi James,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is a component that is required by some applications to function properly. It is not malware, but it is possible that some applications may reinstall it automatically if it is required for their proper functioning.

Unfortunately, Microsoft Edge WebView2 issue is not supported on the Microsoft Answers forum. It is more suitable for publishing on Microsoft Learn (English only), you can click on "Ask a question", there are experts who can provide more professional solutions in that place.



Here is a link: Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Q&A to the forum where you can raise specific scenarios and share your idea to help solve the problem.



I won't be able to help you, but I'll leave that question open in case one of our amazing volunteers has ideas for you.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist