You can obtain CleanWipe from the Broadcom support portal or from the SEP installation media (typically found in the Tools/CleanWipe folder). Run the tool as Administrator, select the SEP client components you wish to remove, and follow the prompts. After CleanWipe completes, reboot your computer, and the Chrome extension will be gone along with the SEP service itself.
If you later re‑enable the option, the extension will be reinstalled automatically, though loading may take some time.
In some cases, the SEP client may recreate the deleted registry key after a reboot. To prevent this, you can modify the permissions on the registry key itself.
Edit the Group Policy Object (GPO) that applies to your target workstations.
If you need to re-enable the extension, follow these steps: disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension
If the extension was installed via Group Policy and you have administrator access, you can manually remove the "force-install" instruction from the Windows Registry. [DISCUSSION] Symantec Endpoint Protection | Page 64
In the Group Policy Management Console:
Security scanning can increase page load times and consume high CPU resources.
The exact method you need depends on whether you are managing a personal computer or an enterprise network. Method 1: Disable via Chrome Extension Settings You can obtain CleanWipe from the Broadcom support
If you only need to disable the extension temporarily, you can use Chrome's built-in feature to disable extensions for a specific period:
: Look for the option labeled Enable Browser Intrusion Prevention for Chrome (or Edge) and uncheck it.
How to Disable the Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension
Are you using a or a personal computer?
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably opened your Google Chrome browser and noticed a conspicuous gray puzzle piece icon labeled Beside it, a message reading “This extension is managed by your organization” lets you know that the Remove button is grayed out and the usual Uninstall option is nowhere to be found.
If you have local administrator rights and need to temporarily disable the entire SEP client (including the browser extension) for troubleshooting, you can stop the Symantec Management Client service. Press on your keyboard to open the Run dialog. Type smc -stop and click OK .
Disabling the 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)