MicrosoftEdge / MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback
[Problem/Bug]: Microsoft Edge WebView2 requested from WhatsApp for Windows Desktop App
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Description
What happened?
To start the new Version of the App WhatsApp for Windows Desktop it is required by the app, that MS Edge WebView2 ist installed. So i tried this online - the installer says, that it is already installed. But WhatsApp asks again - even after reinstallation of WhatsApp - for WebView2.
Importance
Blocking. My app's basic functions are not working due to this issue.
Runtime Channel
Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)
Runtime Version
146.0.3856.59
SDK Version
1.0.3650.0
Framework
Win32
Operating System
Windows 11
OS Version
26120.6982
Repro steps
Install latest WhatsApp Version
Repros in Edge Browser
No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version
Regression
Regression in newer Runtime
Last working version (if regression)
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