FIX: This setting is enforced by an extension Chrome error

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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When trying to set a different search engine or making other changes to yourGoogle Chrome browser, you may encounter ‘this setting is enforced by an extension / youradministrator‘ error.

This error can occur due to multiple reasons, including conflicting Chrome extensions, local Chrome policy, as well as a malicious registry key.

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the ‘this setting is enforced by an extension/youradministrator‘ error in Windows.

How do I fix this setting is enforced by an extension/your administrator Chrome error?

1. Disable Google Docs Offline extension

2. Check for malware attack

Your PC can get infected by malware and browser tool hijackers if you have downloaded software and media contents from suspicious sites. By running a deep scan, you can remove suspicious programs from your computer.

3. Change the policy via Command Prompt

By executing these commands you can update the policies that may have been changed by the malware or third-party extensions resulting in the error.

4. Delete the policy from Registry Editor

The ‘this setting is enforced by an extension/youradministrator‘ GoogleChromeerror occurs due to an incorrect policy being added in the Registry Editor or by a hostile extension creating conflict with the browser. By following the steps in this article, you can fix the problem and make the necessary changes to your browser.

While downloading any software or media content from suspicious sites, take precautions as the attackers can hide malware and browser hijacking tools in thesoftware.

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Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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FIX: This setting is enforced by an extension Chrome error#

How do I fix this setting is enforced by an extension/your administrator Chrome error?#

1. Disable Google Docs Offline extension#

2. Check for malware attack#

3. Change the policy via Command Prompt#

4. Delete the policy from Registry Editor#