Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension ((free)) -

Disabling the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension typically depends on whether it is managed by an administrator. Managed extensions often have the "Remove" button greyed out. Standard Removal Method

If the extension is not locked by your organization's policy: chrome://extensions/ into the address bar. Locate the Symantec Endpoint Protection extension. Toggle the blue switch to to disable it, or click to delete it entirely. Administrator-Managed Extensions

If the extension is "Installed by your administrator," you cannot disable it through Chrome settings alone. You must address the underlying software or policy: Stop the SEP Service (Windows) , and click . This may require an administrator password.

Once the service stops, the extension should no longer function, though it may remain visible. Command Line (Temporary) Right-click your Chrome shortcut and select Properties field, add a space at the end and type --disable-extensions and relaunch Chrome. Note that this disables extensions. University of Wisconsin–Madison Advanced Removal (Enterprise/Permanent)

For persistent removals on Windows, you may need to edit the registry or uninstall the client: Registry Edit : Administrators can remove the extension ID from

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallForcelist to stop it from being forced into the browser. Full Uninstall

: If you have the necessary permissions, uninstalling the SEP client via Add or Remove Programs disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension

or using the product uninstallation key in the registry will remove the browser integration. Broadcom support portal Are you trying to disable this on a personal device company-managed

Symantec Endpoint Protection - Disabling and Enabling Instructions

Here’s a proper technical write-up on disabling the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension.

B. Registry Modification (Windows Implementation)

When the policy is set to "Disabled," the system must modify the specific Windows Registry keys that force the extension to load.

Technical Logic: The system must delete or modify the value for the Symantec Extension ID (Extension_ID) within the Chrome Policies:

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallForcelist
Action: Remove the entry corresponding to the Symantec Extension ID.
*Extension ID (Common): pkedcjkdefgpdelpbcmbmeomcjbeemfm (Note: ID may vary based on SEP version).

7. How to Achieve This Manually (Workaround)

If you are looking for the immediate method to do this without a software update, follow these steps: typing smc -stop

Open the Registry Editor (regedit).
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions OR HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallForcelist
Look for a folder or key named pkedcjkdefgpdelpbcmbmeomcjbeemfm (or similar).
Delete this key.
Restart Chrome. The extension will no longer be force-installed and can be removed via the chrome://extensions menu.

Disabling the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Chrome extension varies depending on whether you are an end-user or a system administrator. Below are the methods to manage or disable these extensions. For Individual Users (Troubleshooting)

If you have local permissions and need to temporarily disable the extension for troubleshooting, follow these steps in Google Chrome:

Open Extension Management: Click the three-dotted icon (top right) > Extensions > Manage Extensions.

Toggle Off: Locate the Symantec Endpoint Protection extension and click the blue toggle to turn it gray (Disabled).

Alternative (Complete Stop): If the extension is locked by a policy, you may need to stop the SEP service entirely by opening the Run command (Win + R), typing smc -stop, and clicking OK. Note: This requires administrative rights and may be blocked by Tamper Protection. For Administrators (Policy Management)

Administrators can control whether the extension is deployed or active across the network via the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM): Microsoft Edge (Chromium) 2. Prerequisites

Prevent Automatic Installation: In the Intrusion Prevention Policy settings, you can enable the option to manage extensions through third-party tools like GPO or Google Admin, which prevents SEP from automatically force-installing the extension. Disable via Policy: Go to the Policies page in SEPM. Select Intrusion Prevention and edit your active policy.

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

Tamper Protection: If you cannot disable the extension on a client, ensure Tamper Protection is not locking the settings. This is found under Clients > Policies > General Settings > Tamper Protection. Verification and Monitoring To confirm if extensions are disabled across your fleet:

SEPM Home Page: Check the Endpoint Status for clients with a "Disabled" status.

Client Logs: The system log on the client computer will record an event every time the browser extension is enabled, disabled, or removed.

If you're having trouble because the settings are greyed out, I can help you find the specific Registry keys or Group Policy settings to override them. Would you like instructions for Windows Registry or Active Directory?

How to Disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension (Complete Guide)

Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium)

2. Prerequisites

Administrative rights on the local machine (if the extension is managed by policy)
Google Chrome browser installed
Symantec Endpoint Protection client installed (version 12.1 or later)
Understanding that disabling the extension may reduce web threat protection