Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension -

To disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension, you must address the administrative policies that often "force-install" and lock it in your browser. Direct Methods to Disable the Extension For Individual Users (If Unmanaged): Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions Locate the Symantec Endpoint Protection extension. Toggle the switch to

Caveat: Managed policies or SEP clients can reinstall or re-enable the extension.

Note: This action unloads the extension from both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on all target client computers. disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension

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setting for the client group will automatically unload the extension from Chrome. Enable Third-Party Management : For version 14.3 RU9 or later , check the option "Enable third party management of extensions" To disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome

Method 2: Enable through Chrome Group Policy

  1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Profiles (or use Profiles in Utilities).
  2. Look for a profile named "Symantec Endpoint Protection" or "Web Security."
  3. Select it and click the minus (-) button to remove it.
  4. Restart Chrome.

Note: If your device is managed by a corporate IT policy, these options may be grayed out. In that case, you’ll need Method 3. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security →

Feature Specification: Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome Extension Control

1. Feature Overview

Feature Name: SEP Browser Extension Toggle Description: A configuration setting allows IT Administrators to disable or remove the "Symantec Endpoint Protection" browser extension from Google Chrome (and other supported browsers) on managed endpoints. Target Audience: System Administrators, Security Operations Teams.