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[Problem/Bug]: Microsoft Edge WebView2 requested from WhatsApp for Windows Desktop App #5537

@BjoernMausJ

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@BjoernMausJ

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

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Win32

Operating System

Windows 11

OS Version

26120.6982

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Install latest WhatsApp Version

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No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version

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Regression in newer Runtime

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