Blocks external extensions from being installed

Supported on: Microsoft Windows 7 or later

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Google\Chrome

HKCU Software\Policies\Google\Chrome

Value name: BlockExternalExtensions

Enabled: BlockExternalExtensions = 1

Disabled: BlockExternalExtensions = 0

Description

Controls external extensions installation. Setting this policy to Enabled blocks external extensions from being installed. Setting this policy to Disabled or leaving it unset allows external extensions to be installed. External extensions and their installation are documented at https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/how-to/distribute/install-extensions. Note: This policy only applies to platforms that support extensions.