Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome 鈥� Extension
Disabling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome extension is entirely possible, but the method depends entirely on your permissions.
If you absolutely must keep Chrome but cannot disable the extension, complain to your IT team with performance metrics. Provide them with Symantec鈥檚 own documentation on how to configure the extension for "High Performance Mode" to reduce resource consumption.
Remember: With great power (to disable security extensions) comes great responsibility (and possibly a call from the security team). Proceed wisely.
This guide is for educational and troubleshooting purposes. Always obtain proper authorization before modifying security software on managed devices. disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension
To disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension, you typically need administrative access, as the software is designed to prevent unauthorized removal. Broadcom TechDocs For Managed Clients (via SEPM) If the extension is managed by the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) , it is often forced via a registry key called ExtensionInstallForceList . To remove it: Disable Browser Intrusion Prevention : In the SEPM console, navigate to Policies > Intrusion Prevention . Disabling the "Browser Intrusion Prevention"
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"
. This removes the force-install registry key, allowing you to manage or disable the extension using other tools like Active Directory GPO Google Admin Locking the State If you absolutely must keep Chrome but cannot
: If the client shows a "Disabled" error after turning it off, select the padlock icon
next to the policy item in SEPM to lock the browser protection in its disabled state. Broadcom support portal For Individual Troubleshooting
If you are troubleshooting a specific machine and have the necessary permissions: This guide is for educational and troubleshooting purposes
Here鈥檚 a step-by-step guide to disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension (usually called Symantec Endpoint Protection Web Security or Symantec DLP).
Stop:
sc stop smc
sc stop ccSvcHst
Start:
sc start smc
sc start ccSvcHst
Warning: Stopping services reduces endpoint protection and may violate policy.
Downside: SEP often re-enables the extension on reboot or after a policy update from the management server. This method works for a single session but is not permanent.
