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Add steps for running WebNN NPU #232

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Expand Up @@ -47,6 +47,18 @@ WebNN requires a compatible browser to run, and Windows 11 v21H2 (DML 1.6.0) or
4. In the drop-down menu, select `Enabled`.
5. Relaunch your browser.

#### Running WebNN on NPU
Running WebNN on NPU requires capable NPU hardware e.g. Intel® AI Boost NPU from Intel® Core™ Ultra processors.
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1. Download and install the [latest Intel NPU driver](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/794734/intel-npu-driver-windows.html).
2. Microsoft Edge browser will download the latest DirectML.dll automatically when WebNN is enabled. Apply the latest redistributable DirectML.dll for Google Chrome Canary:
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Download the latest redistributable DirectML package from [Microsoft.AI.DirectML](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.AI.DirectML/), extract the package and copy the DirectML.dll (e.g. \bin\x64-win\DirectML.dll) to the Chrome canary’s directory (e.g. C:\Users\\"username"\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\\"version number"\).
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3. Launch your browser in Windows Command Line:
* Google Chrome Canary:
> "C:\Users\\"username"\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe" --disable-gpu-sandbox
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@huningxin @mingmingtasd Do we have to use the '--disable-gpu-sandbox' flag? I mean the minimal impact flag the better, only use "--use-redist-dml" will not help, right?

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Only use "--use-redist-dml" is OK for chrome canary. I also removed the flag for edge canary, is that OK? Should rely on edge itself to download the latest dml?

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Do we have to use the '--disable-gpu-sandbox' flag?

Interesting, a new flag to add to the list. I suppose that's a narrower form of --no-sandbox that only applies to the GPU process.

* Microsoft Edge Canary:
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> "C:\Users\\"username"\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge SxS\Application\msedge.exe" --disable-gpu-sandbox

## Support and Feedback
If you encounter any issues or have feedback on the WebNN Samples, please open an issue on the repository. We appreciate your input and will strive to address any problems as quickly as possible.

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