Is there a way to install the WebView2 runtime from an MSIX Store package (if not already present on the target machine)

Question

I've seen some older posts that say this is not possible, but perhaps now, this may have been added?

My context is a WinUI3 project, using a .wapproj to package (want to both install from store and sideload)

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Hello,
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Hope this method should help you.
Run scripts with the Package Support Framework

You can use powershell Get-ItemProperty to determine whether the user's operating environment needs to be installed.

Check if pv(REG_SZ) regkey exists and is not null or empty.
Find pv(REG_SZ) at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients\{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}

Thank you.

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