About this tag
This tag covers Chromium policies, focusing on how Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers handle administrative configuration. Discussions include Chrome's plan to block policy-installed extensions that hijack the New Tab page or search engine on unmanaged Windows PCs, distinguishing between trusted enterprise management (via Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, MDM, or Chrome Enterprise) and local registry policy injection. The tag explores the security implications of policy-based extension installation, the trust boundaries Chrome uses, and the impact on Windows users. It is relevant for IT administrators and users interested in browser management, enterprise security, and Chromium's evolving policy enforcement.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Google Chrome to Block New Tab Hijacker Extensions on Unmanaged PCs

    Google Chrome is preparing to reject policy-installed extensions that take over the New Tab page or default search engine on unmanaged Windows and macOS machines, closing a persistence route long used by browser hijackers. The protection is still under Chromium review and is not available in...