Browsing Protection uses browser extensions to protect encrypted browsing and to show you security information while you are browsing the internet.
The Antivirus page of the product shows you if the extension for your default browser is not turned on.
Tip: For Firefox, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge, you can click Set up now on the Antivirus page to open the correct page for turning on the extension in your browser.
If the product shows you a warning that the browser extension is not installed or is turned off:
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- Open your browser to check if the browser extension is turned on.
If you use Firefox:
- Select Add-ons from the menu, then click Extensions.
- If you see the Browsing Protection extension there, click Enable next to it.
If you use Chrome:
- Select More tools > Extensions from the menu.
- Click the toggle switch for the Browsing Protection extension to turn it on.
If you use Microsoft Edge:
- Select Extensions from the menu.
- Click the toggle switch for the Browsing Protection extension to turn it on.
Note: On Microsoft Edge, you have to allow extensions from other web stores to use the Browsing Protection extension.
If you use Internet Explorer:
- Select Tools > Manage Add-ons.
- Select the browser extension and click Enable.
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- If the extension is not listed in your browser, you need to reinstall it manually.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
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- Open the product from the Windows Start menu.
- On the Antivirus page, select Settings.
- Select Secure Browsing.
If you use Firefox, click Install Firefox extension under Browser extensions.
If you use Chrome or Microsoft Edge, click Open Chrome Web Store under Browser extensions to go the Browsing Protection extension’s page, then click Add to Chrome.
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- Open the following test page in your browser to check that the extensions are turned on: https://unsafe.fstestdomain.com.
- If the extension is not listed in your browser, you need to reinstall it manually.
If the product block page opens, browser extensions are in use.