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This article will explain how to install WebView2. Sections in this article:
What is WebView2?
Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a technology for embedded web content in native applications and is one of the technical prerequisites for Templafy Hive. WebView2 is used for displaying the WebApp in the VSTO add-ins but also for doing things like authentication in Templafy Desktop.
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Check if WebView2 is already installed
WebView2 might already be distributed centrally by your IT department. You can check for that by going to the Start Menu
-->Add or Remove Programs
and searching for WebView2.
Installing WebView2 Evergreen Bootstrapper
The Evergreen Bootstrapper is a self updating installation for WebView2 that is lightweight and low maintenance and can be downloaded here:
Installing WebView2 Fixed Version
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If an offline installation of WebView2 is required for compliance purposes then the Fixed version is also available. The Fixed Version is not self-updating and can cause future compatibility issues with the components of Templafy that use WebView2. It can be downloaded here:
Updating of WebView2
Updating of WebView2 generally follows the Microsoft Edge Stable release schedule which is about once every 1-2 months. The Evergreen Boostrapper will automatically take care of updates. The schedule can be viewed here for reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-release-schedule
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