Disabling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome extension requires a methodical approach that matches your level of access and your organization's management policies. Here are the key takeaways:
If you use Symantec DLP, disabling the Chrome extension can have significant implications for data compliance. The DLP extension is required for proper detection and protection. Broadcom strongly recommends against disabling the DLP browser extension. Instead, for managing DLP in Chrome, consider the integrated DLP solution now available through , which eliminates the need to manage a separate DLP browser extension, improving stability and reducing management overhead.
Click the toggle switch. The switch will turn gray, indicating that the extension is now disabled.
The —often labeled as "Symantec Browser Safety" or integrated directly into Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile —is designed to add an extra layer of protection to your web browsing. It helps filter malicious websites, phishing attempts, and potentially harmful downloads. disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension
The ability to cleanly disable and uninstall the browser extension via policy was improved in SEP 14.3 RU4 and later. For clients running SEP 14.3 RU4 and newer, the "Enable third-party management of extensions" setting is crucial for removing the forced installation mechanism. For older versions, simply disabling "Browser Intrusion Prevention" might not fully remove the forced installation key; you may need to manually remove a registry key (see Method 3).
The Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome extension (often listed as "Endpoint Protection" or "Symantec Endpoint Protection" in your browser settings) is a security tool installed alongside the Symantec Endpoint Protection client software. Its primary function is to monitor both HTTP and HTTPS web traffic, blocking access to malicious websites as determined by Symantec's security definitions and redirecting users to a default landing page when a threat is detected. On a technical level, it acts as a Chrome browser extension that works in concert with the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) component of the main SEP client, providing a more in-depth level of web protection than traditional network-level IPS, which cannot inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic.
Look at your Windows taskbar system tray (bottom-right corner) and find the yellow . The switch will turn gray, indicating that the
Contact your IT department to whitelist a website or troubleshoot browser performance.
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If your reason for disabling the SEP extension is due to performance concerns or conflicts, consider these alternatives: including any personal information you added.
Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallForcelist
Method 3: Uninstalling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Client
Before we dive into the process, let's discuss some scenarios where you might want to disable the SEP Chrome extension: