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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?
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.
I understand the catagorizing of windows vital components as being tied into how the OS operates smoothly, but this is just sus. Why are they integrating their proprietary browser functions to the operation of windows. This just seems like straight up malicious spam. I get it, widgets are flashy, more content shoved in our face to keep us occupied, and that needs curated access to the interwebs, what better way to do it through their browser. What if we JUST DON'T WANT IT? Where's the choice? I would understand if windows was subscription based or free with ads, but really, come on. I don't want your useless garbage that just bloats my hardware. Just another straw to break my back and then I'll finally crawl over to Linux if there's no real solution to this latest scheme.
Edit: Just an FYI, https://windowsreport.com/disable-widgets-windows-11/'s a plausible option, since even Ccleaner couldn't handle the job. I used the 4th method to remove the 'Windows web experience pack' and no sign of Webview running anywhere, so a good start.