QUICK Command prompt registry delete command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
REG DELETE “HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\WOW6432Node\\Microsoft\\EdgeUpdate\\Clients{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}” \/f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ufeffMake sure to run evergreen installer after deletion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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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\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look for the \u201cEvergreen Standalone Installer\u201d and download it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once it\u2019s downloaded, move the file to this folder on your computer:
C:\\WebView2Fix\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure the file is named exactly like this:
MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
@echo off
echo ============================================
echo WebView2 Fix Script – Run as Admin Only
echo ============================================
echo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NET SESSION >nul 2>&1
IF %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (
echo This script must be run as Administrator.
pause
exit \/b
)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
echo Deleting WebView2 EdgeUpdate registry key\u2026
REG DELETE “HKLM\\SOFTWARE\\WOW6432Node\\Microsoft\\EdgeUpdate\\Clients{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}” \/f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 (
echo Registry key deleted successfully.
) ELSE (
echo Failed to delete registry key or it does not exist.
)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
set “WebView2InstallerPath=C:\\WebView2Fix\\MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe”
IF EXIST “%WebView2InstallerPath%” (
echo Installing WebView2 Runtime\u2026
“%WebView2InstallerPath%” \/silent \/install
echo Installation initiated.
) ELSE (
echo WebView2 installer not found at:
echo %WebView2InstallerPath%
)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pause<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Windows on ARM will often get errors with Outlook or Office programs in general with an error similar to this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notes found in search GPT about this issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.
answers.microsoft.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting a WebView2 error when trying to use New Outlook
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
answers.microsoft.com
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n