Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension [patched] — Disable Symantec

Click on the (Menu icon) in the top-right corner of the browser window.

If the goal is to remove the extension permanently, it is often tied to the main Symantec Endpoint Protection installation. Uninstalling SEP via Windows Settings > Apps will automatically remove the Chrome extension.

What specific is causing you to turn it off?

To disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome extension, follow these steps: disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension

If you need to re-enable the extension, follow these steps:

Use the Chrome ADMX templates to configure the ExtensionInstallBlocklist by adding the ID of the Symantec extension. Troubleshooting: Extension Cannot Be Disabled

Click the (Menu) in the top-right corner. Click on the (Menu icon) in the top-right

Type regedit and press Enter to launch the Registry Editor. Click if prompted by User Account Control (UAC).

The Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension—often deployed as Symantec Extension or Norton Safe Web—is designed to protect enterprise users from malicious websites and phishing attacks. However, it can sometimes block legitimate web development tools, conflict with other security protocols, or severely slow down browser performance.

If you need to stop the entire Symantec service (including its extensions) to troubleshoot, you can use the command prompt as described by Wisc.edu Helpdesk. Press Windows Key + R . Stop Service: Type smc -stop and click OK . Re-enable: To restart, use the command smc -start . How to Remove (Uninstall) the Extension Permanently What specific is causing you to turn it off

Restart Google Chrome for the changes to take effect. The extension can now be toggled off normally. Method 3: Terminal Commands for macOS

: If you have the necessary permissions, uninstalling the SEP client via Add or Remove Programs

The Chrome extension is supported on SEP version 14.3 RU2 and later . If you are using an older version, the Chrome extension may not be present, or you may be using a different DLP agent (Data Loss Prevention).