Evergreen Webview2

IT admins must pre-deploy the runtime via SCCM or WSUS. Fixed version is easier for offline golden images.

| Feature | Evergreen Runtime | Fixed Version Runtime | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Automatic (Windows Update) | Manual (Dev must update app) | | App Size | Small (Runtime is separate) | Large (Runtime included in app) | | Disk Usage | Shared system-wide | Exclusive to the app | | Security | Always patched | Dev responsible for patches | | Version Control | Loose (App uses current) | Strict (Dev pins the version) | | Best For | General consumer apps | Specialized/Offline environments | evergreen webview2

– The Evergreen WebView2 runtime is the right default for most modern Windows apps. It offloads update management to Microsoft and keeps app size lean. Just ensure your app handles the missing-runtime scenario with a fallback or clear guidance. For mission-critical offline systems, use Fixed Version. IT admins must pre-deploy the runtime via SCCM or WSUS