[Problem/Bug]: Cannot update Webview2 to same version as Edge

[pyorot]

What happened?

The automatic updating desynchronises Webview2 from Edge and so wastes 0.6GB of storage to duplication. I cannot find a reliable way to update Webview2 or to downgrade/disable automatic updates in Edge so that the two remain synchronised. It's fairly painful for storage space control and cleanup to have this variable 0.6GB. Help or remediation appreciated.

I tried:

• Winget: latest version of Webview2 unavailable.
• Evergreen installer: says Webview2 already installed.
• Add/remove programs reinstall: reinstalls the old version.
• .\setup.exe --msedgewebview --delete-old-versions --system-level --verbose-logging --on-logon: immediately exits with no output.
• Windows Update: doesn't update Webview2 to the latest version.

Importance

Moderate. My app's user experience is affected, but still usable.

Runtime Channel

Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)

Runtime Version

130.0.2849.56

SDK Version

No response

Framework

Other

Operating System

Windows 10

OS Version

19045.5011

Repro steps

Bug is fully automatic and intermittent depending on versions.

Repros in Edge Browser

No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version

Regression

No, this never worked

Last working version (if regression)

No response