Extension [portable] — Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome

Centralized domain controllers push policies every 90 minutes. If the GPO mandates the extension, it will overwrite manual registry changes.

Method 3: Uninstalling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Client

How to Disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension

The Symantec shield icon will disappear. Chrome should now load pages without the SEP filter. Note: A computer restart or SEP policy refresh may re-enable it.

If you need to deactivate this extension for troubleshooting, testing, or performance reasons, this guide provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for individual users, IT administrators, and advanced power users. Chrome should now load pages without the SEP filter

Use this when Chrome policies block manual disable.

This command deletes the registry key that forces the installation of the SEP Chrome extension from the local machine context. After running this command, the extension will be effectively disabled or removed from the Chrome browser on that specific machine. Use this when Chrome policies block manual disable

: Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter.

sc stop smc sc stop ccSvcHst

To completely unload the extension, an administrator can disable the Browser Intrusion Prevention (BIPS) feature within the Intrusion Prevention policy. Third-Party Management: For version 14.3 RU9 and later