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Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime can't be uninstalled.
- Hi, WebView2 isn't something you use and see it in action, there is no user interface for you to interact with, it's the backbone of other software that rely on it. Windows 10 has WebView 1 installed by default in it, number 2 is the one that's based on Chromium.
can't tell why exactly you have it without knowing what's on your computer.
which Windows 10 build are you using?
can't tell why exactly you have it without knowing what's on your computer.
which Windows 10 build are you using?
I don't know what is going on but every time my windows starts up windows Edge 0opens on my computer with data and programs to open. I don't use it and it seems to be a bother. I have an understanding that it is call Windows Runtime2 Webview. I have followed instructions on how to uninstall it in uninstall programs but all it will let me do there is change it.. Can anyone give help on this.
Thanks in advance
Ronxxx56 That's not normal behavior. Check your https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/stop-windows-10-apps-from-launching-at-startup programs and also run extensive malware scans.
I am typing this on a mac.
My other computer is a windows 10 version 10.0.19044.2604. Today, when I rebooted, i was asked to confirm my edge - and I said do not use any settings from it.
My problem.
I have a usb camera input into my client zoom. The host zoom had stopped and restarted their zoom. I didn't stop my zoom but started another instance. My zoom started flickering. I clicked on task manager and saw two instances of zoom. One had 8 instances of microsoft edge WebView2 and two zooms under it.
I rebooted. started zoom, have two zoom.
One zoom has 8 instances of microsoft edge WebView2 and then 2 zoom instances.
There is a second intances of zoom with settings under it.
now it's frozen.
mailto:email address removed for privacy reasons - anything you suggest?
As you have experienced, Windows users should never uninstall Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime ever.
The same can be said with WIndows Defender. You will run into stability issues.
I suggest reinstalling Windows (not repairing) but you can try as a last ditch effort to repair your Windows installation.
What I've done to keep Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime from running in the background is:
1, disable Widgets within Windows Settings
2. force kill via Task Manager or Process Explorer (there are third party options available as well) the following after booting up:
— Widgets
— Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime
3. You may have to repeat the above about 15 minutes after your PC starts.
Again, I must emphasize not to try to disable or uninstall Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime. It's a vital Windows component.
