You do not need admin rights to modify registry keys, but this will only work if the IT policy isn't locked down completely.
For those who prefer a manual approach or if the PowerShell method is not feasible, you can use the Windows Registry Editor to delete the force-install key. This is essentially the same process as the PowerShell command but done through the graphical Registry Editor.
Administrators can control browser extension behavior globally directly from the Symantec management console without altering Chrome policies. Step-by-Step Instructions: disable symantec endpoint protection chrome extension
Incorrect registry changes may break Chrome’s extension policies.
In newer SEP versions (14.3+), you can modify the installation: You do not need admin rights to modify
To completely remove it, click the button on the same card and confirm your choice. Method 2: For Enterprise and Managed Computers
If the extension reappears after you delete the registry key, it indicates that the SEP client is actively reapplying the force-install policy. This typically happens because: Method 2: For Enterprise and Managed Computers If
Delete the Symantec extension ID string if found here as well. Restart Google Chrome.
Web developers often need a clean browser environment without external scripts interfering with code execution.
The challenge? Because SEP is enterprise-grade security software, you cannot simply right-click the icon and select "Remove from Chrome." The extension is "forced installed" via a Windows Group Policy or a macOS configuration profile.
Type regedit and press to open the Registry Editor. Click Yes if a User Account Control prompt appears.