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Comment from Donna on 2009-11-19

2009-11-20T02:19:08Z

DEP will not let me open internet explorer. i have turned it off and still will not open. I have even uninstalled explorer and re-installed it. Still will not open. Can anyone help me

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Comment from RT on 2009-11-16

2009-11-16T22:34:35Z

My problem is that I keep getting these errors and has to do with internet. My key pad quits working or is really slow then internet explore / aol kicks off/
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Comment from Michele on 2009-11-13

2009-11-13T20:54:18Z

I have tried these steps and I still can not open programs and web sites. Help

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Comment from DanieJo on 2009-11-11

2009-11-11T12:19:12Z

I have Home Premium Vista. I do not have the "client" visible on my DEP. Should I have client checked? My setting is blank.

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Comment from michael on 2009-11-09

2009-11-10T00:41:21Z

Ive tried to turn of DEP for a program but it says i must have it for it. DEP stops me from loading it though.

how do i turn of dep for it?

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Comment from Tracy Young on 2009-11-09

2009-11-09T20:30:32Z

I am having the same problem where I cannot click on any links on any websites becuase I keep getting the DEP error message. This is so frustrating. How do I turn it off and still keep my computer safe? Please help. Feel free to e-mail me. I do not understand how to turn off this feature for specific websites. No matter if I click the button to "Turn on DEP for all essential windows and programs..." or "Turn on DEP for all windows and programs.." I still am getting the error message.

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Comment from Shelly on 2009-11-09

2009-11-09T13:20:48Z

My Data Execution Prevention is turn off already but I'm still getting the error when I try to do spell check in my online classes. I don't know what file that would be under to let me turn it off for just that program.

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Comment from T.Williams on 2009-11-05

2009-11-05T20:55:19Z

Control Panel/System/Advanced/Startup & Recovery/Settings/Edit.change the last part to NoExecute=AlwaysOff and reboot. Afterwards the DEP will be greyed out. However it did not resolve my problem!

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Comment from Devilmalik on 2009-11-01

2009-11-01T11:26:45Z

Hi!!!
I have gone with the above told procedeur and there are some programs I can put on exception list eventhough I want to e.g. firefox

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Comment from demonspeed on 2009-10-26

2009-10-27T03:45:51Z

I had the same problem as chyna. I narrowed it down to the update for "internet explorer 8 for windows vista" i removed this update only and the problem was solved.

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Comment from Liz on 2009-10-25

2009-10-25T23:07:08Z

DEP won't let me send a fax from my online fax system, pay bills online and I can't figure out how to reconfigure it because it's not interfering with any of my programs...it's web related and annoying!
thanks, Liz

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Comment from Chyna on 2009-10-24

2009-10-24T18:02:27Z

Read this information it worked for me. My problem was when I was on the internet trying to book flights and wanting to see the calander and then the message would pop up and shut the website down. I contacted Microsoft and they wanted to charge me $239.00 to fix. He explained that one of my computer execution files was corrupted and it possible happened during an update download so I retraced back to when I received the message (date) CLICK START, COMPUTER, UNINSTALL OR CHANGE A PROGRAM, VIEW INSTALLED UPDATES, THEN FIND THE RECENT DATES AND BEGIN TO UNINSTALL them it took me about 2 days but my computer works fine now some times you have to restart your computer uninstall as many as you can before restarting.

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Comment from Rita on 2009-10-23

2009-10-24T03:41:53Z

I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit I cannot get my Microsoft Works Suite to open due to Data Execution Prevention and I tried doing the above it didn't work and I just want this off my pc, how do I do it? I have a separate firewall, spyware and antivirus. I need to use my works suite, please help me, email me back please.

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Comment from Ben Miller on 2009-10-21

2009-10-21T13:37:29Z

I use Vista home premium. In a recent update from Microsoft DEP started sending up error messages anytime I closed an explorer. I don't mind the program, I just wish it would quit telling me what I already know. "Internet explorer has ceased functioning" I know this because I closed it. How do I get rid of this annoying message without losing the program.

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Comment from TJones on 2009-10-20

2009-10-20T20:47:07Z

I was having this problem with several websites. I installed Java, download it from the Sun Microsystems site, http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/widget/jdk_javafx.jsp.

All of my problems went away.

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Comment from medrano on 2009-10-18

2009-10-19T00:00:16Z

well having problems with the DEP! well i did what the instructions said but it wont let me click on the turn on button! its been like this since i got my laptop i don't know what is going on! need help badly! feel free to send me an email!

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Comment from Bob on 2009-10-17

2009-10-17T10:57:37Z

So I have Vista 64. DEP is hardware based as well as software based.
If there is no option to diaable DEP in the bios what can I do? I am
trying to install a program that is getting the DEP error.

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Comment from Linda Dickert on 2009-10-16

2009-10-16T14:05:19Z

On Vista, when I go to Computer, properties, there is a tab for Advanced system Settings, not Advanced, system, settings. they are NOT separate tabs. When I choose Advanced System Settings, Performance in NOT listed. I looked this up on Mocrosoft's website and the directions are the same as yours. Both are wrong. Under Performance (In another section)there is nothing about DEP. I don't want to eliminate it, I just want to set some controls on it. What do I do this on Vista?

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Comment from Peter McFarland on 2009-10-15

2009-10-15T16:33:24Z

The DEP errors have caused me a lot of problems. I am a IT contractor working at a client's site and having many DEP errors has caused me many problems in front of my client. I need help getting this DEP feature turned off.

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Comment from Schu on 2009-10-10

2009-10-11T05:07:53Z

The best part is my first course of action was to complain to Microsoft since I am sure it was activated on my last update and you can't even post a complaint it nails you with DEP warnings. Good information, it is important to know that some programs are not allowed to run without DEP. Firefox being one, I understand how this is meant to help prevent a lot of problems but it is making my online experience a hassle. Now I have adjusted my settings but they will not take affect until I restart......I should have seen that coming!!!!

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Comment from Prasan on 2009-10-08

2009-10-09T06:41:29Z

I did as u have said but i get error message for my avi files only.That too for stuff i downloaded 3 days back alone.Other stuff work perfectly.Plz Help

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Comment from Fawkes on 2009-10-07

2009-10-08T03:22:09Z

the only problem i get with DEP is MSN live messenger. you open it, and 5 minutes later, it shuts down...if that...

is there a way to make msn immune to DEP? it cannot be on the exceptions list for some odd reason. if there is a DEP-compatible version, can someone please email me a link at [email address removed] please?

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Comment from DB on 2009-10-06

2009-10-06T13:35:49Z

"Without getting into a lot of geeky details, it's sometimes a quick way to write sloppy code."

There, fixed it for you.

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Comment from Dai Bevan on 2009-09-29

2009-09-29T08:14:44Z

The only program that is causing me DEP errors is Windows Photo Gallery!! I can no longer edit pictures using the program. Every time it tries to save an edited picture I get the DEP error.

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Comment from victoria smith on 2009-09-27

2009-09-27T12:53:32Z

I have the DEP error after Dell remoted in to fix my computer when I obtained a virus they charged some ridiculous amount and not they want $69 to even look at it again when they did not fix it to begin with. I get the DEP error when I am trying close a window. Can you tell me how to stop this?

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Comment from Rex Madden on 2009-09-23

2009-09-24T02:25:30Z

Ok, this worked. All you have to do is reset your options. Click on tools in a browser, then Internet Options, then Advanced tab, then below the box of a whole bunch of options. Click reset.
So for now, my internet isn't shutting down when I click on a link inside the program. Hope this helps.

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Comment from Kavitha on 2009-09-23

2009-09-23T13:06:12Z

My internet explorer has a problem with data execution prevention, i did the method which you have given to switch off til den i get that mess pl kindly help me.

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Comment from Rex Madden on 2009-09-22

2009-09-23T00:09:18Z

Despite the above advice which I tried, you can't seem to turn DEP off. Basically my entire computer is useless. My online banking gets, shut down, my company email, and trusted ecommerce sites such as Commission Junction,Linkshare, Google Affiliate Network all get the DEP sign of death. I can log in, but as soon as I try to use any of the site's functions, they die. I have also tried adding the iexplore.exe and this hasn't solved the problem either. My 32 bit machine doesn't have this problem yet. Any ideas? I am getting desperate.

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Comment from Jake on 2009-09-22

2009-09-22T22:04:43Z

I tried to turn it off for iTunes (the latest version causes a DEP error) and Vista says it can not be turned off for this program.

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Comment from Ross on 2009-09-22

2009-09-22T19:29:24Z

This annoyance has just started to occur with me. I have done as you suggested earlier but it still happens. It will not let me start Windows messanger and it seems everytime I open Facebook and then exit it, it will say there is an error and shut down any other windows I have open.

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Comment from T.Williams on 2009-09-22

2009-09-22T18:15:45Z

I have had this problem for a few days now and it's driving me to distraction! I have tried adding programmes to the list in DEP to no avail. Why is it happening on M/S software if the problem is supposed to be down to poorly written code?

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Comment from simon on 2009-09-22

2009-09-22T08:36:09Z

my DEP has affected my MMC so i can't access the system even my internet.help.

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Comment from ray henry 9/3/09 on 2009-09-21

2009-09-21T19:31:06Z

I have a 64 bit system ..can anyone tell me if I can turn OFF DEP PLEASE

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Comment from Sandra Eaton on 2009-09-20

2009-09-20T18:49:24Z

The only time I get the DEP notification is when I play POGO. I have tried to enter it into the exception list and that does not work. Can you tell me how to do that. I do not want to turn it off completely, but I dislike windows telling me what I can and cannot do!

It's not telling you what you can and cannot do, it's trying to protect you from poorly written software and malware. I assume you mean the pogo web site, in which case the application you would add to the DEP exception list is your browser (iexplore.exe, firefox.exe or whatever you use).

21-Sep-2009

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Comment from mike fortman on 2009-09-17

2009-09-17T15:19:25Z

same problem with explorer even on their own site. microsofe at it again?

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Comment from Frank Reddy on 2009-09-15

2009-09-15T09:49:40Z

I get an error message saying windows is having to close the program even though it is actually the user that is closing the program(since upgrading to Windows Explorer 8 on XP) everytime I close either the program or an open tab. I Have excepted the program but it stills persists. Very annoying and time wasting. I have reinstalled Explorer 8 but the problem remains.

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Comment from johna on 2009-09-12

2009-09-13T04:38:56Z

Same issue, clicking on Website pictures that I have previously and now it just shuts down.
Why all of a sudden ? Was this a recent Windows update gone wrong ?

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Comment from L Meeker on 2009-09-09

2009-09-10T02:25:15Z

Same problem -- DEP is blocking internet explorer even when it is listed as an exception. So lots of things will not work because explorer shuts down. I am suspecting a service pack started it all. Running Windows Vista. I hope Microsoft will see this -- with each Windows update I hope it will be fixed. I think I have tried turing it off and still had the same issue -- but am going to risk it and try it again. Thanks!

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Comment from Cathy B on 2009-09-09

2009-09-09T20:55:56Z

This started happening to me today. It is hurting my business. I am trying to write contracts on a web-based program. It is aggravating.

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Comment from Mary Kennedy on 2009-09-09

2009-09-09T17:50:48Z

This is such cod whollop! I want DEP off -- YES OFF -- my blasted computer. I know the solution. I will NEVER BUY MICROSOFT EQUIPMENT AGAIN. MY NEXT COMPUTER WILL BE AN APPLE!

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Comment from Elda Villarreal on 2009-09-09

2009-09-09T15:43:44Z

Hey, thanks for the tip on unistalling "Chrome". Chrome was part of IE8 and a Google feature. I was able to uninstall the feature and now my IE works perfectly without getting the pesky Data Execution message which always shut my IE down. It makes using my XP laptop fun to use again. I did not have to change any settings and I'm happy.

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Comment from Emily on 2009-09-08

2009-09-08T18:59:44Z

when i try to get onto a website that ive been on lots of times before it shuts down and when i go to add it to the list so it wont do that it doesnt work and tells me i cant turn DEP off for that program and all this crap. its really annoying me and i dont understand why all of a suddedn this blocker pops up and stops me from going on the site.

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Comment from Larry Cline on 2009-09-02

2009-09-02T15:56:10Z

I've been having DEP problems when using Microsoft Works Word Processor (version 9.0) on my new Vista-equipped computer. Sometimes when I right-click to copy something on a web page, when I go to paste it into a Works document, DEP will shut down the word processor. I've tried to follow the directions to make Works an exception to DEP, but I have looked all over and cannot find the executable file for Works Word Processor.

Can someone PLEASE tell me what the executable filename is, or where to find it?

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Comment from Jo on 2009-08-27

2009-08-27T16:59:59Z

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Comment from Nugi on 2009-08-17

2009-08-17T19:40:24Z

-An easy solution to disable DEP-
Note: Not Recommended!!

go to Control Panel > System > Advance Tab > Startup and Recovery > Settings > Edit and you got Boot.ini file such:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptOut
You can see "OptOut" there, replace with configuration AlwaysOff and save!
Other configurations related are:
1. OptIn : Only Windows binary implemented by DEP
2. OptOut : All binary but can do exceptions
3. AlwaysOn : All binary and can do exceptions
4. AlwaysOff : Disable DEP
Remember, choose wisely for your computer health.
hope it can help you

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Comment from Hemal on 2009-08-15

2009-08-15T09:32:25Z

sir, i have tried what you have given in above example but still i am facing same proble of DEP is there any other way i can get prevent it form happening i visted WWW.nseindia.com

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Comment from Jacky on 2009-08-13

2009-08-13T19:51:54Z

I read your article above and can't seem to figure out a way to fix it, I hope it's not something I'm doing wrong. My problem is when I'm online and try to choose the enlarge image option for websites like eBay and other shopping websites a window pops up that says " Internet explore has stoped working" and then another window pops up in the bottom left of my screen that says " To help protect your computer data excecution prevention has closed internet explorer" I'm not a computer wiz but I definately know it would be stupid to turn DEP off completely, so how do I fix this problem with internet explorer?

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Comment from Anonymous on 2009-08-12

2009-08-12T19:32:58Z

Not helpful. The error was happening in Window's Explorer to begin with even though it was on the exception list. Therefore, when I right clicked on My Computer there was an error. Your explanation fails to explain this.

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Comment from chris m on 2009-08-12

2009-08-12T13:48:23Z

Lets be honest here.
DEP is a increadably buggy workaround for a poorly working OS. MS will soon learn that it can't keep telling users...'I know you hate this...but you have to have it- because WE screwed up'.

Now lets get into details.
DEP DOES NOT TAKE 'Turn on for Essential'...even if you do set it...it fires for all. At least on my xp machaine.
This means that my browser now fails on 50% of hits. I mean this has rendered my system unusable.

Lucky I found a way to turn it off...
Here's how:
1) turn off you machine
2) Remove windows & install Chrome OS.
3) Turn on machine.

You'll find it all works well now

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Comment from Kate on 2009-08-10

2009-08-11T02:05:08Z

I have this same problem. I have Firefox, but I can't get on anything from my start menu. If I try to access the Control Panel through the start menu the DEP message pops up. I have no idea of how to access the control panel any other way than through the start menu. I'm stuck. I also cannot open any of my folders from the start menu or from my desktop. What should I do?

Firefox has nothing to do with this. Your machine has a pretty serious software issue. Make certain you are virus and spyware free - that's the most likely cause. Then I'd start with the system file checker, and perhaps even a repair/reinstall of Windows.

11-Aug-2009

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Comment from john buckmaster on 2009-08-05

2009-08-05T23:26:26Z

I had problems as soon as I opened a new tab on IE8 eg youtube - DEP would close it down almost immediately. I have just uninstalled IE8 and the problem has been cured! I looked in the performance section and DEP is still there and turned on but I feel it must be a bug in the IE8 that caused the problem. What does Leo think?
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Comment from FasterM on 2009-08-01

2009-08-01T20:19:02Z

Problem's start when i run tuneup utilties when i restart my coputer thedesktop only opening without icon or start button I re install thewindows but the same problem I try data exictio prevention but computer automaticaly turn off and on nodesktop or icon or start buton Can you help me to sove the problem

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Comment from Neal Cretelle on 2009-07-23

2009-07-23T13:48:32Z

To really turn this off. Click on start tab. Right click my computer. Click properties.Click advanced. Click startup and recovery settings. Click edit. where it says /NoExecute=optin,optout,or allwayson TYPE THIS /NoExecute=AllwaysOff Now click file and click save. Make sure to click ok when exiting the open windows. Restart computer and PRESTO FINALLY GONE NO MORE BS!!!

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Comment from charley bankes on 2009-07-22

2009-07-22T12:16:13Z

followed instructions as above... when i go into DEP tab and click turn off, nothing comes up in the box for me t click on 'client' n i dont what t add.... how can i just stop this completly? it dint used t happen before i had t do 'fix my computer' afte constant blue screen... pls help. thank you.

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Comment from marla on 2009-07-19

2009-07-19T13:28:32Z

I try to shut down internet explorer and dep wont allow me to i try turning it off and it still does it. I want it gone!!!!!! Drives me mad!!!

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Comment from Jim on 2009-07-17

2009-07-18T04:02:49Z

My problem is when I go to a newspaper site- the error message appears. Sometime it closes and sometimes it doesn't. I'm set as "Turn on DEP for Esential...." and this is how it was set when I first noticed it. I don't know where to exclude news sites.

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Comment from Ayanna on 2009-07-16

2009-07-16T23:10:17Z

I get the DEP error message everytime I close IE. I tried to adjust the DEP settings, but that has not helped.

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Comment from Dominique Delaney on 2009-07-15

2009-07-16T01:28:22Z

This has not helped me in the slightest. It's so annoying I just the damn thing off my computer.It shuts down every single internet page I use! So how on earth can I stop that?

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Comment from Shane A Jewell on 2009-07-14

2009-07-14T22:00:47Z

Put me n the same boat. i can't use or close out of the internet without getti the Dep error prompt. this didnt start happeneing until I installed Ie8. now I have to shut down compute with webpages open to keep pcfrom freezing up

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Comment from Jeremy McGuire on 2009-07-13

2009-07-13T19:41:13Z

We have have managed to shut down DEP but we still cannot open my photo folders. These are stored on an external drive, but that should make no dofference, IMHO. Switching to Firefox isn't the solution. I use Firefox and the problem is exactly the same.

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Comment from eva on 2009-07-12

2009-07-12T16:51:14Z

I read about turning DEP off except for some programs, but I do not know which ones are secure. All I have had is problems (it seems since I installed IE8, which stops running a lot). Now this DEP things showing up, unable to print photos or upload photos. Can't stand it. Should I switch to Firefox?

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Comment from Amber on 2009-07-11

2009-07-12T02:03:45Z

This stupid thing is constantly freezing up my computer, showing error messages and no matter which seeting I have tried to put it on it doesn't make a bit of difference. I hate it!!!

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Comment from Kristine on 2009-07-11

2009-07-11T21:08:44Z

I have tried everything suggested. I play games in a website, but DEP keeps shutting me down. Frankly, I want this thing GONE!

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Comment from Sandeep on 2009-07-11

2009-07-11T15:16:22Z

my computer displays the dep error message when i switch it on but there are no other icons or buttons so my computer is now useless how can i solve this matter

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Comment from tamara on 2009-07-10

2009-07-10T12:51:02Z

my computer displays the dep error message when i switch it on but there are no other icons or buttons so my computer is now useless how can i solve this matter

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Comment from Barry on 2009-07-09

2009-07-09T22:39:46Z

I get the DEP error message everytime I close IE. I tried to adjust the DEP settings, but that has not helped. ANy ideas?

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Comment from crystal on 2009-07-08

2009-07-09T01:25:31Z

i tried to use my microsoft works task launcher for the templates but dep keeps shutting it down. i don't know what .exe file it is thanks

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Comment from Pul on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T21:30:59Z

Doesn't help. I'm unable to print webpages from Internet Explorer - DEP just shuts the operation and page down, even though I've got IE ticked as an exception in DEP settings. This has ONLY become a problem for me since I upgraded to IE8 - I /never/ had this problem when I was using IE7.

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Comment from nagendra on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T17:33:46Z

I HAVE GOT DEP PROBLEM FIRST TIME.I HV NOT FOLLOWED THE PROCESS OF DISABLING DEP .I HV CHANGED THE SETTINGS THROUGH START,RUN,DEP,ADVANCED CHANGES.NOW I M NOT ABLE TO RUN MY DESKTOP AND MEMORY.PLEASE SIR SOLVE MY PBLM

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Comment from Francisco J. Cuartas on 2009-07-05

2009-07-05T16:26:06Z

I have followed all the instruction about how to turn off the DEP (Data Execution Prevention) in Windows vista. When I got to the part of the click on the Data Execution Prevention tab. The option on this tap are all blocked. The point is I’m running my pc as administrator. I have to use the command prompt to disable this DEP. But I I´m concern about the system security and I need to exclude only to programs that are stopping from execute. How then I use the command prom for individual programs.

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Comment from Mikado on 2009-06-26

2009-06-26T07:57:25Z

DEP errors can be caused by rogue startup files. Using MSCONFIG, turn off all startup files and see if the problem is solved. If it is, reapply the startup items one by one until the rogue item is found.

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Comment from Amitabh Sarkar on 2009-06-21

2009-06-21T13:08:11Z

i try all the things in my machine but i got error msg actually i create a mpeg file from pinnacle and whenever i just click on the mpeg file 'data execution prevention' error msg appear even i cut and paste file to another location but still problem persist.i can'nt understand pl help me what should i do,is it any hardware problem or somthing else.pl....

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Comment from scott on 2009-06-18

2009-06-18T15:49:24Z

Hi Leo! I've only had DEP problems while using the internet. Before I downloaded IE8 my computer ran great. Now it closes IE when I go to various sites that I know are save. It also closes when I try to respond to emails. I've tried everything from your article and still have problems. This seems to be a common question. Thank you for your help!

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Comment from victoria on 2009-06-13

2009-06-14T01:46:40Z

I am also having problems with the Explorer 8 "update". Formerly my computer worked very well. Now I am not being allowed to go to certain websites. These are horribly dangerous things like Discovery News and Doonesbury comic strips. Also, most live links don't work any more, and the internet is horribly slow.
I DID go and try to reconfigure the DEP -- does not work. When I excepted Windows Explorer I was able to reach a couple of Discovery News articles, but the Doonesbury site still does not work.
I cannot follow your advice to except programs, as this is an internet site, not one of my own programs. I believe from a note that flashed on the screen that there is something to do with Adobe Flash player, but what and how I do not know.
Anyway, I already have a firewall, antivirus, two anti-adwares, and several other security programs operating. I do not need Windows to come in and slow down my computer and stop access to websites in order to duplicate things that were already working well. I do want this thing off my computer.
A reply would be helpful.

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Comment from Barry on 2009-05-19

2009-05-19T21:41:04Z

I have the Data error too, but in my case it tells me that windows explorer is the program causing the problem. What would one do in a case like this, add it or not, as it is not a program, could I be indeed tricked by a hacker perhaps? I will leave it as it is for the moment till I can get some clarification about this, I hope someone out there can assist with any ideas/solutions - thank you!

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Comment from Iceman on 2009-05-05

2009-05-05T08:26:37Z

I had posted a question on yahoo answers related to a problem on my computer. Here is the question
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090429023644AAr3V9u

In case you can spare the time, I would like to know if its a problem with DEP or something else that can be solved.
Thank you :)

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Comment from Mairs on 2009-03-22

2009-03-23T06:29:02Z

I found a way to solve this problem!!! “restore”

1. start button
2. run
3. enter “msconfig”
4. select “tool” tap
5. select “System restore”
6. Restore you computer configurations to the date last working

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Comment from hyde on 2009-03-01

2009-03-01T08:05:34Z

Data Execution Prevention, I would say it's a dangerous portion of Windows Operating System because this is the second time I have had this since three years apart, I forgot how to work around this. It does not seem to revert into orginal working state! Nothing have helped especially the command-line excution works even!

My problem is the iexplorer.exe stopped working after I clicked on MSN messenger for checking e-mails. This always been working ever since I've used it up until just recently tonight (spent an entire evening that is, tofigure how to fix it). Imagine me being a I.T. personnel can't solve this. I even asked someone whom knows as much as I do, also says it's an inevitable error.

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Comment from manuel siordia on 2009-02-06

2009-02-06T18:12:55Z

"I've just had this a couple of days ago. Seemingly working iTunes suddenly stops working, Vista warns of DEP problems.

I re-installed iTunes 8 - same issue.
Turned off DEP - iTunes still crashed.

Turned out it was an installation of a CODEC pack for Vista that must have corrupted QuickTime. Nothing to do with iTunes after all.

Uninstalled QT.
Uninstalled the codec pack
Installed QT from the stand-alone installation

iTunes immediately runs again.

I've since turned DEP back on, just to be safe"-fatbloke

i found this at the forums and thought it would help...i just don't know how to remove this codec lol

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Comment from Daniel Paul Alberts on 2009-02-05

2009-02-06T00:07:42Z

Hi Everyone,

I know that this DEP issue is a major problem for a lot of people and I have been dealing with the DEP error with IE 7.0 issue all day until I finally found this site!

bcdedit.exe worked for me but to clarify, the only way I was able to make it work was to take out {current}. Be sure you are an Administrator when you do this but it solved my very annoying IE 7.0 issue! I don't intend on turning DEP back on since it seems to cause more problems than it's worth.

bcdedit.exe/set nx AlwaysOff
bcdedit.exe/set nx AlwaysOn

GOOD LUCK! I would uninstall VISTA if I could!

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Comment from Loren on 2009-01-28

2009-01-29T00:55:01Z

Hi Leo,
i have the same problem for itunes and internet explorer but this first started happening to my iTunes, and i reasearched it and it was frequently closing, so i sis the same thing you did to the Foxit reader, but then it stated that it needed to run with this DEP program. So i started to reasearch more information on how to turn it off temporarily, so then in the command prompt i put in:
bcdedit.exe/set nx AlwaysOff
doing that i then restarted my computer and tried to open iTunes, but again my attempt to try to fix this problem failed.
So for about 2-5 more times i was typing the same thing in the command prompt but turning it On and Off
so then it was still not working and so then I uninstalled it and reinstalled the set up for me to try to set it up again, than at this point it was when i tried to open my internet explorer and it was forced closed because of DEP.
Now was when i was very upset because of this program, so then i tried to open the iTUNES SETUP but then it said that there was an invalid driver":F"

thank you,
Loren

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Comment from Mike V. on 2008-12-16

2008-12-16T08:53:09Z

After following Simon Main's instructions on page 7 I've finally been able to start Internet Explorer. I have had ie in all of it's previous versions and never had a problem. Wish me luck as I blindly forge forth into the future of uncertainty.

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Comment from Doug on 2008-12-02

2008-12-03T02:08:59Z

I would love to have an answer on how to 'undo' my last update. DEP doesn't allow me to bypass it when the page is part of a report section I wish to print on a subscription web site I have used almost daily for years. As a past Mac user, I'd have to say "MS SUCKS"! Unbelievable they release software updates that mess everything else up. Maybe they should say "download this update at your own risk".

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Comment from Hal Cherry on 2008-11-01

2008-11-01T22:03:15Z

DEP never affected my computer until recently, and I have had SP2 since it was released. I began to have problems after a recent download of several security(MS) updates, @ 2-4 weeks ago. DEP just prevented my from opening an external hard drive that has photos, and nothing else on it. I have followed the listed steps on this page, to no avail. My guess is this is another MS blunder

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Comment from Simon Main on 2008-10-04

2008-10-05T01:05:10Z

Probably not a great idea to turn DEP completely off but if you feel you must and have strong security software here is how to turn it off for Win XP. Right click My Computer click properties then click the Advanced tab, then click the setting button in Startup and recovery section. Click the edit button which will open a notepad file. You'll see a line Where it says: "noexecute=optin". Change the word "optin" to AlwaysOff, then click file, choose save, close the notepad file then click ok to close all open windows and reboot the computer. Of course to turn it on again change it back to "optin" and reboot. Hope this helps

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Comment from fattyacid on 2008-09-19

2008-09-20T05:37:52Z

i just bought an HP 2133 notebook and installed XP Pro with SP3 and some essential drivers and programs on it.

After a few hours, the DEP errors about explorer started bugging me:

DEP error - drwatson(?) - windows error reporting - explorer restart.

I tried doing your torubleshooting guide and after a some hours, no DEP error so far...i just hope this is the end of the DEP nightmare.

thank you.

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Comment from Andy Bailey on 2008-09-11

2008-09-11T13:56:24Z

I'm operating on Windows (NOT Vista!) and everytime I try and access Internet Explorer the DEP message comes up and won't let me access the internet.

All other programmes seem to be working ok, (even MSN Live Messenger?), and thankfully I have (limited) internet access at wokr, otherwise I wouldn't know where to turn to to try and sort this out.

I've tried both of the turning on/off DEP for programmes in the 'performance options' window, with no real effect.

However, I'm not sure where the programme for Internet Explorer is or what the proper 'technical' name is to add to the list, but am sure i've ticked it when it's appeared in the window?

Any Help Gratefully appreciated! (A lot of my friends think i'm being rude and ignoring their emails, and I'm missing Google!!

Cheers,

Andy

IExplore.exe is the executable. My guess is that it's an add-in of some sort that's causing the problem so you may consider turning those off. Or malware, which implies you need to do an up-to-date anti-virus and anti-spyware scan.

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Comment from Gamer on 2008-07-05

2008-07-05T21:59:46Z

Well this is somewhat of a funny situation I have here. I use a program called Steam for gaming in which the application downloads programs to the computer but needs to be connected to the internet for launching the game. Now you can add the steam program to the list but when trying to launch games the program will connect online and "give the go ahead" to launch the game. The DEP will acknowledge the steam but the moment that you try to launch a game DEP shuts it down. I have tried going into the download file and adding the programs from there to the list but DEP will not recognize it. Any thoughts anyone?

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Comment from Jarvis White on 2008-07-04

2008-07-04T20:59:24Z

I have followed your advice on excluding IE7 from the DEP list and it still doesn't release IE7. When I clicked on IE7 from its install folder in Program files it didn't copy as your example showed. Rather than getting Internet Explorer.exe, I only got Internet Explorer, which it doesn't seem to see. I've lost count of the differnet places I've been trying to get IE7 reactivated. Still no success. Can IE7 be removed from the O/S and re-installed?

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Comment from +Neji+ on 2008-07-04

2008-07-04T19:29:07Z

Grrrr. I'm making a WMM project (Windows Movie Maker), and then the DEP comes up as soon as I try to get the file up. Its not just that individual file, It won't let me play anything!! I need to finish this AMV fast, but I can't do anything, Can't shut out the DEP for WMM. Vista FAILS.

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Comment from Leo on 2008-06-19

2008-06-19T16:43:31Z

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Hash: SHA1

By "MSN" I assume you mean "MSN Instant Messenger", now
called "Windows Live Messenger". (The term "MSN" could mean
many different things from a web site to email to who knows
what else.)

I don't know.

I would first make sure that you have the latest version of
the Windows Live Messenger program installed. If that still
does not work, then I would try using a different client
program, to access the MSN IM service like Trillian or
Adium.

Leo

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Comment from hillary on 2008-06-18

2008-06-18T14:35:11Z

dear leo
please get back to me i beg you!!
my msn does not work on my vista computer
i have followed all your steps about disabling DEP for individual items.
however, i tried to do this for msn,
but it said " could not be disabled"
or something along those lines.
why cant i turn DEP off msn
please i really need msn for social and work reasons.
im pretty sure this is the only reason why i can not use my msn, because the computer says so.
what should i do so i can use msn, without turning DEP off?
please help me!
thank you

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Comment from Leon on 2008-06-14

2008-06-14T11:12:47Z

I have a problem with Windows Movie Maker when ever i try to import an avi video file it is always being closed by DEP. Then why i try to watch any avi files on Windows Movie Maker the DEP error shuts it down.

When i try to add the program so it won't be protected i get a error saying "This program must run with data execution protection (DEP) enabled. You cannot turn off DEP for this program".

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Comment from Donna Molinari on 2008-06-01

2008-06-01T18:05:36Z

No matter what I do on VISTA - Microsoft's own Internet Explorer does not work, even if I add it to TURN ON DEP FOR ALL PROGRAMS. It is unbelievable to me that I can take it off of my system. I can never use IE since I got this system. I already disabled all plug-ins, cleared the cache and files,, etc. No matter it IE does not work... I want it off the system - I have my own virus and hacker software that I use, I DO NOT WANT TO USE DEP AT ALL... How do I get IE to work? You help will be greatly appreciated. Is there a REGEDIT thing I can do to shutdown DEP altogether?

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Comment from Donald Ferguson on 2008-05-23

2008-05-23T17:55:23Z

I'm being locked out of Internet Explorer in Vista Home Premium. I have used the option TURN ON DEP EXCEPT FOR (and ADD (ed) Internet Exlorer (which shows up with a check mark in the box shown) but am still locked out of IE 7 even when restarted. Tried the Turn OFF DEP option (then restarting the computer, but stubbornly the IE 7 is still locked out (and reported in a message in the lower right hand part of the screen at startup. Any ideas?
Can't update to Vista SP1 until this is solved.

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Comment from stasis on 2008-05-20

2008-05-20T11:03:45Z

First and for most I am in no way a tech, but from my browsing for info on DEP, first led me to this site, and then to the windows site. The windows site was a little more helpfull than this one, but only because I am cused with vista. I followed the instructions on the windows help site only to find out that you can't turn off the DEP for windows DVD maker. That should take care of some questions from people with similar problems. To Leo, you should have my e-mail as you have to enter it to post, if I find a good free ware dvd maker could I post the program name on your site, to further help all these troubled souls find a solution to their dvd burning problems?

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Comment from David on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T06:13:21Z

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875352 provides a detailed explanation, including how to modify the BOOT.INI (handy if your DEP settings screen is inexplicably grayed out). If you're excluding older applications from DEP, you might also need to right-click the dodgy executable > Properties > Compatibility tab, and select a previous version of Windows.

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Comment from Rach on 2008-04-04

2008-04-04T21:50:29Z

Thank you very much, Leo, for advising me to not turn it off completely. The reason I didn't do it in the first place but instead went looking for an alternative was because I had a hunch it might harm my computer in some ways.
However, what you suggested would be sort of hard to do if DEP disallows even my access to Control Panel and the things in it. So I was wondering if you could help me with that consideration in mind. Any thing you can do would be much appreciated.

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Comment from Len on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T16:29:20Z

DEP is blocking my Medal Of Honor games on my Vista x64 machine. I followed the instructions and put the executables in the "exeptions" list, but DEP is still blocking my games. Then i tried the following solution:(Run a command prompt as administrator. From the start menu, select "All Programs", then "Accessories" and right-click on the "Command Prompt" shortcut and choose "Run As Administrator". From here you can use the following command to disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) with the following command:

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff

Keeping your command prompt open, run your setup or other process being stopped by DEP. Then, to turn it back on again, do the same and run the following:

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn )

This solution didn't have any effect either.
So i tried to turn off DEP completely using the "bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff" command, but this is useless too.

Is there no other way to turn off DEP (at least for executables that i choose) ?

Regards,

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Comment from Gindi Khangura on 2007-11-27

2007-11-27T08:37:59Z

I am trying to run Warlords Battlecry 3 on Windows Vista. But every time I run the executable file, the Data Execution Prevention message pops up and says that it cannot run. I have gone to the Data Execution Prevention settings to add the game's executable file as an exception, but another message pops up and says that this program MUST run with the Data Execution Prevention on. Is there any way to get rid of Data Execution Prevention completely?

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Comment from DCS on 2007-11-23

2007-11-24T04:45:10Z

niall o callaghan, if there is something that is causing the error, it gets added to the list itself, you don't have to add.

my WinXP give this error on explorer and generic host services, I dont know what else will cause an error, its like everyday there is a new program that causes the error, that also windows programs.

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Comment from Robin Wilson on 2007-09-14

2007-09-14T14:15:32Z

OK, I'm having an interesting problem. DEP throws an error when I try to defrag my "C" drive. I've added the several varients of "defrag" to the exceptions list, but no dice - still throws the error. Defrag works on my other partitions - just not on "C". I've tried setting it to "only essential Windows programs and services" (that was the default - when the problem began), and I've tried with exceptions for: defrag.exe, dfrgntfs.exe, dfrgfat.exe, dfrg.msc, and "df*.dll". Still no dice.

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