Solved Can't update WebView2 - stuck on version 100.

Hello,

I would like to ask if someone had similar problem like mine with WebView2:

Yestarday I reinstalled Windows 11 on my laptop and it seemed everything worked properly.
BUT - after installing all of possible Windows Updates, app updates etc, WebView2 is stuck at version 100.0.1185.36, while Microsoft Edge is already updated to 114.0.1823.43.

I tried everything - forcing update, restarting services, forced to start Edge update tasks from Task Sheduler - nothing works. I even reinstalled my system again, and again from scratch - nothing helps.

What could be the issue here? If someone had similar problem like mine, I would be greatful for all of suggestions.

Greetings.

Try this: Download Webview2

Downloading Webview2 from the above link.

Hope it helps

James said:

Try this: Download Webview2

Downloading Webview2 from the above link.

Hope it helps

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Yeah, tried it already, unfortunately the installer tells me that WebView2 is already installed

To uninstall,

1. Open run, by pressing the Windows key + R.
2. Type "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter. This will open programs and features.
3. In the list of installed programs, find Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (Version 100.0.1185.36) and select it, then clicking the Uninstall button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

James said:

To uninstall,

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
3. In the list of installed programs, find Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (Version 111.0.1661.54) and select it.
4. Click the Uninstall button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

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Uninstall option is greyed out

mj_11 said:

Uninstall option is greyed out

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I have no clue then -- what issues does having the older version warrant?

James said:

I have no clue then -- what issues does having the older version warrant?

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I can't use newest Lenovo Vantage which requires version >110 if I'm not mistaken.

Also... The weird thing is that WebView2 does not update itself alongside Edge.

mj_11 said:

I can't use newest Lenovo Vantage which requires version >110 if I'm not mistaken.

Also... The weird thing is that WebView2 does not update itself alongside Edge.

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I have been doing further research and found this post: How to manually update the WebView2 Runtime? · Issue #3371 · MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback which is something to certainately try.

If you feel you have the right amount of knowledge to understand this: WebView2Feedback/install.md at main · MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback then have a crack at it.

Okey, thank you for replies, I will try these solutions tommorow and let you know.

Okey, so I reinstalled my OS once more time (to be 100% sure there's no problem with any files or settings), after 2 days. I decided to install and leave it alone for couple of hours. And this time WebView2 updated itself, some time after Edge update - couple of hours after OS installation.

So the problem is fixed :)

Thank you for help.

Greetings.

I got hit with this issue today. The only workaround is to reinstall Windows and quickly access your Lenovo Vantage dashboard to change the battery conservation settings. Once Edge updates to the latest version of Webview it will start creating havoc should you have Vantage installed/enabled. There is no known fix at this time. Just an FYI.

Sammy888 said:

I got hit with this issue today. The only workaround is to reinstall Windows and quickly access your Lenovo Vantage dashboard to change the battery conservation settings. Once Edge updates to the latest version of Webview it will start creating havoc should you have Vantage installed/enabled. There is no known fix at this time. Just an FYI.

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The solution is very easy just open windows terminal and write: winget upgrade Microsoft.EdgeWebView2Runtime