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Old 08-16-2008   #12 (permalink)
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Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Data Execution Protection - wth?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Ian D View Post
"Cuisi" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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> I have used the command prompt to disable DEP, or so I thought
> (bcdedit.exe/set nx AlwaysOff). But if I use the favorites folder off
> of the start menu without starting internet explorer beforehand I
> -still- get the DEP error message and IE will not start.
>
> A minor inconvenience, granted. But how can I be getting a DEP error
> when I have it turned off... I don't understand.
>
> I started searching for answers and stumbled on this forum. Nice place
> . Wasn't sure which topic this question was for, so if this is the
> wrong one, I apologize.
>
> Cuisi
>
>
> --
> Cuisi
DEP is always on for 64 bit versions of Windows.

Explanation here:

The system memory that is reported in the System Information dialog box in Windows Vista is less than you expect if 4 GB of RAM is installed
In addition, this is only for the 64 bit drivers and programs and not for Vista itself though.
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