Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension [updated] -

: Find the string value containing the SEP extension ID and delete it.

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Here is a feature specification for an administrative tool or workflow designed to disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome extension. : Find the string value containing the SEP

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" Broadcom TechDocs For Managed Clients (via SEPM) If

This is a brute-force method for when the SEP client is malfunctioning.

Under , you can uncheck the option for Browser Intrusion Prevention to unload the extensions from Chrome and Edge.