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JerryW — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:26:55 -0000

I recommend you do not remove it. Just change the boot.ini file so DEP does not execute. Instructions are above.

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Nathan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:29:46 -0000

DEP is the biggest piece of crap i have ever seen. Cant even use the computer now it always shuts IE down even though i have added it and restarted. is there any way to remove it all together i don't care any more microsoft can go to hell

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testssae — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:15:57 -0000

DO NOT DO THIS. really people, lol.

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JerryW — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:32:30 -0000

See my post immediately above.

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Bob — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:13:30 -0000

Ok, im trying to apply for a job, and DEP closes it everytime i try to open it, its the same for when i go to a website and click a pop out thingy it just wont let me. Its frustrating but is there a solution?

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JerryW — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:10:40 -0000

Are you using IE? Looking through the comments list, you can see several people having trouble with IE and DEP. Try Firefox. If the problem persists, you might have to stop DEP from running. See above for instructions.

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heidiwatson — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:07:06 -0000

WindowsXP Home Edition: I am trying to access an online site and DEP is blocking me. When I go to disable DEP, I cannot add the program I am trying to log into because it's a website, not actual software. This is a secure site for goverment work so I know it's not harmful. Any suggestions?

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JerryW — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:24:08 -0000

It depends on when your computer is shutting down. Can you see the START bar? If so, follow the procedure I describe in my following post. Worst case might be reinstall of the operating system.

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JerryW — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:12:01 -0000

I suggest you do not attempt to use Add or Remove Programs to remove DEP. Use only Cure 1 or Cure 2 described earlier.

If you cannot see the START bar, look back to my first post for approaches.

If you can see the START bar, but cannot otherwise get going, try this:

- Click on Start - Run, then enter “explorer.exe” in the Open field and click OK or hit Enter.
- Using Windows Explorer, select My Computer and C:, then:
- Select: Tools - Folder Options - View, then:
- - select: Show hidden files and folders
- - unselect: Hide protected operating system files
- - click OK

- Next, select the boot.ini file, Right Click, then click Properties and deselect Read-only, then click OK. Now you can edit the boot.ini file.

- Click on Start - Run, then enter “notepad.exe boot.ini” in the Open field and click OK or hit Enter.
- When the boot.ini file opens in Notepad, change “/noexecute=optin” to “/execute=optin” and Save.
- Close Notepad and Restart your computer from the Start button, or use Task Manager (ctrl-alt-delete), select Users tab and Logoff - Restart.
- When your computer restarts, use Windows Explorer as before, but set boot.ini Properties back to Read-only to protect that file. Hopefully, your DEP problems are now over.

If DEP prevents you from doing the above, take a deep breath, relax, you are going into the Command Console as a desperation move:
- Click on Start - Run, then enter “cmd.exe” in the Open field and click OK or hit Enter.
- When Command Console opens, type “cd C:\” then Enter. You should see “C:\>”
- Type “explorer.exe” then Enter. Follow the instructions above to deselect Read-only for the boot.ini file. Return to the Command Console window.
- Type “notepad.exe boot.ini” then Enter
- When the boot.ini file opens in Notepad, change “/noexecute=optin” to “/execute=optin” and Save.
- Close Notepad. Return to the Command Console window.
- Type “exit” then Enter.
- Restart your computer from the Start button, or use Task Manager (ctrl-alt-delete), select Users tab and Logoff - Restart.
- When your computer restarts, use Windows Explorer as before, but set boot.ini Properties back to Read-only to protect that file. Hopefully, your DEP problems are now over.

If all else fails, you might try a reinstall of the operating system, then before doing anything else, edit the boot.ini file to isolate DEP...BEFORE running any other applications.

If DEP is giving you serious problems, it is because DEP is not compatible with your CPU. Either upgrade the CPU or isolate DEP. The instructions given at the top of this file will not be adequate.

If you are using IE, don't forget to install Firefox and make that you default browser.

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JerryW — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:12:45 -0000

Solutions to these problems are described further up the list. Do some reading.

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Grajgajgr — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:11:38 -0000

....This isn't turning it off.. You're better just leaving it to the default which covers only system processes and services. Unless you feel like browsing for every last application you want to use without DEP and adding it to the list like this guy suggest.

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shelley — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:52:16 -0000

If you figure it out or someone helps let me know I am in the same boat...thanks

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shelley — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:50:51 -0000

if I cant get on the computer because it keeps shuting down how do I fix the problem? thanks

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Eela — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:48:38 -0000

I need help, please. I tried to disable DEP by trying to open the system in control panel, but the problem is, DEP won't allow me to open it, the same goes when I try to use the reboot.ini method and when I try to open 'Properties' by clicking on My Computer. DEP says 'To help protect your computer, Windows has closed this program. Name: Run a DLL as an APP, Publisher: Microsoft Corporation.' I can't even open Add or Remove Programs. What other ways can I do? I really hope someone can help me with this.

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Rytis — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:02:16 -0000

Thank You.

It was verry usefull message for me. I had problem and solved this way.
Thanks!

Rytis Umbrasas
Lithuania

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Asif — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:28:39 -0000

how to enable turn off dep option in winxp...???
plz help meeee...

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angryCoder — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:12:08 -0000

When I try to do this for an openGL application, it says that DEP must run for this application. I am so mad!

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R Ranjan — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:06:11 -0000

After doing these steps also I can not go further. This problem always occur when I try to follw link in banking.

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brian — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:22:41 -0000

Success, deleted the 'no' and hey presto my printer now works again , many thks

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brian — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:15:41 -0000

I tried cure 1 the exception nmethod, ok will have a go at stopping DEP completely

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JerryW — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:43:28 -0000

PS - Why aren't you using Firefox?

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JerryW — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:33:20 -0000

Throughout the list of comments, many people report that Cure 1 (see above) simply does not work for them. That leaves Cure 2. I had to go with Cure 2. As above, are you certain DEP is the source of your problem?

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JerryW — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:28:49 -0000

Which cure did you try:
Cure 1: tell DEP to leave a particular program alone
Cure 2: prevent DEP from running

Are you sure you have a DEP problem? If you are, try the other cure.

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Rob — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:35:43 -0000

Help, I upgraded IE on XP SP3 and cant close webpages unless i use end task on Windows Task Manager. I have tried stopping DEP on IE but still will not allow me to close pages when on internet. Any ideas?

Thanks,

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brian — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:45:43 -0000

I have tried the cure to no avail , everytime I want to print off the internet windows xp shuts down my canon LBP-1120. I have tried the canon patch but everytime I try to open CAPTRU utility (cap3ru). I get the message' It is of off the subject of this schedule.' I am going nuts?
What is the solution????