Disable Symantec Endpoint Protection Chrome Extension [updated]

The Symantec extension is specific to Chromium browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi). It install on Firefox or Firefox ESR.

If you see this message, the extension is likely not actually functioning, but the warning may be annoying. To resolve it, you have three options: disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension

Open the policy setting named . Select Enabled , then click the Show... button. The Symantec extension is specific to Chromium browsers

Search for "Symantec Endpoint Protection" or "Norton Safe Web" (which is frequently bundled with Symantec tools). type smc -stop

Method 2: Disable via Windows Registry (For Blocked/Managed Options)

Press Win + R , type smc -stop , and click . This stops the local Symantec client services.