QUICK Command prompt registry delete command:
REG DELETE “HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}” /f
Make sure to run evergreen installer after deletion!
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batch file you can run! You’ll just need to download the installer first. and save it like the steps below. Keep this on pcs where the issue keeps coming back.
Download the WebView2 Runtime installer from Microsoft. You can get it from this link:
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/
Look for the “Evergreen Standalone Installer” and download it.
Once it’s downloaded, move the file to this folder on your computer:
C:\WebView2Fix\
Make sure the file is named exactly like this:
MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe
@echo off
echo ============================================
echo WebView2 Fix Script – Run as Admin Only
echo ============================================
echo.
NET SESSION >nul 2>&1
IF %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (
echo This script must be run as Administrator.
pause
exit /b
)
echo Deleting WebView2 EdgeUpdate registry key…
REG DELETE “HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}” /f
IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 (
echo Registry key deleted successfully.
) ELSE (
echo Failed to delete registry key or it does not exist.
)
set “WebView2InstallerPath=C:\WebView2Fix\MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe”
IF EXIST “%WebView2InstallerPath%” (
echo Installing WebView2 Runtime…
“%WebView2InstallerPath%” /silent /install
echo Installation initiated.
) ELSE (
echo WebView2 installer not found at:
echo %WebView2InstallerPath%
)
pause
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Windows on ARM will often get errors with Outlook or Office programs in general with an error similar to this:
Notes found in search GPT about this issue:
I’m sorry to hear you’re encountering issues with installing the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime for Outlook. This problem can arise due to various factors, but the following steps have proven effective for many users:
Repair or Reinstall Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime:
Repair:
Press Win + R, type appwiz.cpl, and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
Locate “Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime” in the list.
Right-click on it and select “Change,” then choose the “Repair” option.
Reinstall:
If the repair doesn’t resolve the issue, uninstall “Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime” from the same Programs and Features window.
Download the latest version from the official Microsoft Edge WebView2 page:
Install it and restart your computer.
Modify the Windows Registry:
Note: Some users have reported that the registry path might differ slightly, such as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients. Ensure you navigate to the correct path on your system.
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Having consistant issues with New Outlook on a Surface laptop. When trying to open the program it gives the error:Installation failed. The Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is already installed for the
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Caution: Editing the registry can have significant implications. Ensure you back up the registry before making any changes.
Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients.
Look for a key named {F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}.
Right-click on this key and select “Delete.”
Close the Registry Editor.
Reinstall the WebView2 Runtime using the installer you downloaded earlier.
Check for Windows Updates:
Ensure your system is up-to-date. Go to “Settings” > “Update & Security” > “Windows Update” and install any pending updates.
Run the Installer as Administrator:
Right-click on the WebView2 installer and select “Run as administrator” to ensure it has the necessary permissions to install correctly.
If all else fails, might be time to prep a script using this as the template, making sure to update the installer name in the script to match the installer for ARM devices.
https://github.com/JohnVSeals/WebView2_Repair_Tool
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Level 2: Hard Mode – Manual WebView2 Removal & Rebuild (ARM)
If repair, uninstall, and registry fixes fail — and C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView is locked — follow this process to fully remove and rebuild WebView2 on Windows ARM devices (e.g., Surface laptops):
- Clean EdgeUpdate from the Registry
powershell
Remove-Item “HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate” -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-Item “HKLM:\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate” -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
- Take Ownership of the Locked Folder
powershell
$lockedPath = “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView”
$tempPath = “C:\EdgeWebView-To-Delete”
cmd /c “takeown /f "$lockedPath” /r /d y”
cmd /c “icacls "$lockedPath” /grant administrators:F /t”
- Move the Folder Out of Program Files
powershell
Move-Item -Path $lockedPath -Destination $tempPath -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
- Schedule Folder Deletion on Reboot
powershell
schtasks /create /tn “DeleteEdgeWebView” /tr “cmd /c rd /s /q "C:\EdgeWebView-To-Delete“” /sc onstart /ru SYSTEM
- Reboot the Device
The folder will be deleted automatically at startup under the SYSTEM context.
- Reinstall Microsoft Edge (ARM64)
Download from https://www.microsoft.com/edge, run as administrator, and reboot once complete. This restores WebView2, EdgeUpdate, and auto-update functionality.
- Remove the Scheduled Task
powershell
schtasks /delete /tn “DeleteEdgeWebView” /f
Level 3: Expert Mode – Manual Edge Removal & Rebuild (ARM)
Often best for repairing the Edge for ARM Error of “Can’t download – virus scan failed)
🧰 Advanced Method: Force Uninstall Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 ARM
Step 1: Remove EdgeUpdate Registry Entries
Open PowerShell as Administrator and execute:
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Remove-Item “HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate” -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-Item “HKLM:\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate” -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
This removes the EdgeUpdate entries that can prevent uninstallation.
Step 2: Take Ownership of the Edge Installation Folder
In the same PowerShell session, run:
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$edgePath = “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge”
$tempPath = “C:\Edge-To-Delete”
cmd /c “takeown /f "$edgePath” /r /d y”
cmd /c “icacls "$edgePath” /grant administrators:F /t”
This grants you the necessary permissions to modify the Edge installation directory.
Step 3: Move the Edge Folder
Still in PowerShell, execute:
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Move-Item -Path $edgePath -Destination $tempPath -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
This moves the Edge folder to a temporary location, preparing it for deletion.
Step 4: Schedule Folder Deletion on Reboot
To ensure complete removal, schedule the deletion of the temporary folder upon next startup:
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schtasks /create /tn “DeleteEdge” /tr “cmd /c rd /s /q "C:\Edge-To-Delete“” /sc onstart /ru SYSTEM
This sets up a task that will delete the Edge folder when the system restarts.
Step 5: Reboot Your Device
Restart your computer to allow the scheduled task to execute and remove the Edge files.
Step 6: Reinstall Microsoft Edge (ARM64 Version)
After rebooting, download the ARM64 version of Microsoft Edge from the official Microsoft Edge website. Run the installer as Administrator to reinstall Edge.
Step 7: Remove the Scheduled Task
Once Edge is reinstalled, clean up by deleting the scheduled task:
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schtasks /delete /tn “DeleteEdge” /f
⚠️ Important Considerations
System Stability: Microsoft Edge is integrated into Windows 11, and removing it might affect certain system functionalities. Proceed with caution.
Windows Updates: Future Windows updates may reinstall Microsoft Edge automatically.
Alternative Browsers: Ensure you have another browser installed and set as default before removing Edge.
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