Comments on: How to turn off DEP (Data Execution Prevention) in Windows

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:56:41 +0000

Same problem as Lee! I have also added Adobe in the DEP box, but get the error if I try to print, regards Peter

By: lee

lee — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:33:24 +0000

I too am having problems with DEP it wont let me print any pdf files. I have ticked Adobe in the DEP box, but it still wont print

By: steven

steven — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:03:03 +0000

olong- thanks so much! Worked flawlessly, and fixed a long-standing problem I’ve had with DEP! Thanks again!

By: olong

olong — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:44:26 +0000

DEP option is disabled (because it is not highlighted, greyed out). Do this:

# Navigate to “All Programs” and “Accessories”

# Right-click on the icon “Command Prompt”

# Click “Properties” tab and in the “Shortcuts” where you normally are, click “Advanced”

# Check “Run as Administrator” and confirm with ‘OK’

# Click on “Command Prompt”

# Paste this to later in the prompt window: bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx OptIn

# Confirm by pressing “enter”

# The message “Success” appears.

# Restart to finalize your work.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:57:28 +0000

great as long as the app is not black listed. I get the error Dep cannot be turned off for this application. for tweaking apps.

By: saynt

saynt — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:19:40 +0000

if i cannot choose any options (because it is not highlighted) on the DEP tab, how can i access it? how can i activate it again? i appreciate if you can help me on this, i cannot run some of my programs, i think because of this. thanks a lot.