After end of support, future attempts to install the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 will install version 109.įixed versions of the WebView2 Runtime higher than 109 will fail to start on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 and should not be used on those operating systems. Previously installed Evergreen WebView2 Runtimes will update as normal to version 109 but will not continue updating after that. This end of support timeline applies to both the Evergreen and Fixed versions of the WebView2 Runtime. Fixed vs Evergreen versions of WebView2 Runtimes WebView2 Runtime version 109 will be supported in the same way.Īdditionally, Internet Explorer 11 remains supported on those operating systems for as long as they are in support. Version 109 will receive critical security fixes and fixes for known exploit bugs until October 10, 2023.

Microsoft Edge version 109 will be the last supported version on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (version 110 and later will be unavailable). Support on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Edge version 109 will also be the last supported version for Windows Server 2008 R2. While Microsoft Edge and WebView2 Runtime versions 109 and earlier will continue to work on these operating systems, those versions will not receive new features, future security updates, or bug fixes. 0 and higher will no longer support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1.īoth Microsoft Edge version 109 and WebView2 Runtime version 109 are scheduled for release the week of January 12 th, 2023 (to learn more, see our release schedule). With Windows 7 Extended Security Update (ESU) and Windows 8/8.1 end of support on January 10 th, 2023, and Google Chrome ending support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, Microsoft Edge browser version 109 and WebView2 Runtime version 109 will be the last respective versions to support these operating systems. Update: This article was updated on January 17, 2023, to reflect revised support statements for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

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