How to Install WebView2 Extension for SCCM Console

If you’re looking to install WebView2 extension for SCCM console, this guide is for you. The WebView2 console extension is required for displaying features such as custom tabs in the Software Center.

The WebView2 admin console extension was also required by the Community Hub, but this dependency was removed because, starting with version 2303, there will be no Community Hub node in the admin console. It is sad to see this feature removed but here is why Microsoft deprecated the Community Hub feature in Configuration Manager.

The Console Extensions node is located under Administration > Overview > Updates and Servicing. Here is where you can find all the extensions that you’ve installed for Configuration Manager. Most of the extension settings, such as uninstallation, disabling notifications, and approval, are done from here. For more information, refer to the guide on managing console extensions in SCCM.

WebView2 extension is missing in SCCM Console

If this WebView2 extension is missing or not installed, you’ll see the following notification when you launch the Configuration Manager console:

These custom console extensions are available: WebView2 extension

The reason why you get the notification is that sometimes after you upgrade the SCCM console, the WebView2 extension fails to reinstall. Hence, you will be prompted to install the WebView2 console extension again. You’ll have to install this extension to display the custom tabs in the Software Center for users.

Note: Starting in Configuration Manager version 2111, you can require a console extension to be installed before it connects to the site. After you require an extension, it automatically installs on the local console the next time an admin launches it. 

How to Install WebView2 Extension for SCCM Console

Installing the WebView2 extension is easy. Launch the Configuration Manager console and when you see the WebView2 extension notification, click on the ‘Install available extensions‘ link as shown in the below screenshot.

In the extension installer window, click the OK button to begin the installation. When you install an extension, the console is closed during this process and will re-launch once the installation is complete.

In the below screenshot, you can see that the WebView2 extension is installed and updated to the latest version. In the background, the files are automatically downloaded from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download-section with the other redistributable files.

That is it; the WebView2 extension has been successfully installed in the Configuration Manager console. Click on the Close button to restart the console.

Verify if the WebView2 extension is enabled

Lastly, you can verify if the WebView2 extension is installed and enabled in SCCM console. In the console, navigate to Administration\Overview\Updates and Servicing\Console Extensions. Select the WebView2 extension and look for the column named Enabled. If the value is Yes, the WebView2 extension is enabled; if the value is No, the extension must be enabled.

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