Beginning with , a new option was introduced that offers more flexibility for organizations that use external management tools. This is not a direct “disable” method, but rather a way to stop SEP from forcibly installing the extension so that you can manage it through other means.
This extension is part of Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) – a corporate antivirus and security suite that integrates directly into your web browser. While it is meant to help protect you from malicious websites and browser‑based attacks, the forced installation can be frustrating, especially on your own personal computer. In some cases, it can also lead to performance issues, compatibility conflicts with other browser extensions, or unwanted slowdowns.
This is the single best non-admin solution.
Navigate to the user-specific policy path to ensure complete removal: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallForcelist disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension
This error often appears when the SEP client expects the Chrome extension to be present and functioning, but it cannot install or load it. The resolution is to either (to clear the error) or disable it via policy (as described in Method 1), which will cause the Endpoint client to remove the extension if it exists or stop trying to install it.
Alternatively, right-click the extension icon and select . 2. Administrative Method (For Managed Computers)
Enter the specific domains causing issues to bypass Symantec filtering without completely removing the Chrome extension. Troubleshooting: Extension Re-enables Automatically Beginning with , a new option was introduced
Go to chrome://policy and click "Reload policies." If you see the extension ID under "Effective policies," you have successfully overridden the admin policy.
If you manage the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) console, you can disable the extension via policy. This is the only way to ensure it doesn't automatically reinstall.
Method 1: Temporarily Disabling the Extension (Quick Method) While it is meant to help protect you
: The system log on the client computer will record an event every time the browser extension is enabled, disabled, or removed.
This only lasts until the SEP client performs its next policy refresh (usually 15–60 minutes). The extension will re-enable itself.