Cannot get WebView2 Runtime to run for Microsoft News app...


Florio

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I don't like Microsoft Edge, and usually try to remove it or disactivate it. I recently just bought a new laptop, and am still trying to tweak it. I've just tried to open Microsoft News, but I get a message telling me that I need to install and run Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime. I'm not sure which version or format I'm meant to download, but in any case when I run it, it makes no difference and I still cannot open Microsoft News. Has anyone any experience with WebView2 Runtime?
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Version 22H2 Build 22621.819

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You can install it via winget (App Installer). Run in CMD or PowerShell (not as admin):
Code:
winget install Microsoft.EdgeWebView2Runtime
 

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