Sometimes, however, DEP can cause conflicts with legitimate programs.
If this happens to you, here’s how to disable Windows DEP for specific applications.
Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, 8, and 7.
What Is Data Execution Prevention?
Older, non-Microsoft programs that rely on Windows Services are most likely to be flagged by DEP.
To run such programs, you must either create an exception in your system parameters or disable DEP altogether.
Outdated unit drivers may also cause DEP errors.
Select theAdvancedtab in theSystem Propertieswindow that opens and then selectSettingsunderPerformance.
Select theData Execution Preventiontab and selectTurn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
To disable DEP for most programs, selectTurn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only.
SelectAddand choose the programs you want to exclude.
It is not possible to exclude 64-bit programs from Windows DEP.
Most conflicts are because of 32-bit programs.
You must reboot your rig for changes to take effect.
