How do you turn-off Windows Data Execution Prevention??? - GoFuckYourself.com

GregE · 12-11-2011, 11:45 AM

We're talking XP Professional Edition here.

Every time I open a folder with an AVI file in it I get this annoying prompt.

In the past, I'd simply ignore the message and go about my business and then, after closing the file, I'd close the Data Execution Prevention message whereupon the screen would go blank for a few seconds and then reappear with all of my windows closed.

It was annoying, but I could live with it.

Now however, the computer will oftentimes freeze up altogether requiring a reboot.

There's nothing wrong with the computer itself.

The problem, as I understand it, is that Windows no longer likes one of my old video editing programs (Pinnacle Studio 9) and acts this way whether the program is open or closed.

Getting rid of this particular program is not an option, for reasons too lengthy to go into here.

So... anybody know how best to turn Windows Data Execution Prevention off completely and irrevocably?

nakeddutch · 12-11-2011, 11:49 AM

It's called the "off" button

GregE · 12-11-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nakeddutch

It's called the "off" button

Close, but no cigar.

The standard windows interface only allows you to turn it off for selected programs.

I've tried doing that already without resolving the issue.

Clearly, I need to turn the damn thing off in it's entirety; altogether and completely.

Suggestions anyone?

Dubya · 12-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Your best bet is to turn that off in the BIOS.

GregE · 12-11-2011, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubya

Your best bet is to turn that off in the BIOS.

I'm good at spanking bimbos, I'm good at making editing decisions, I'm a decent webmaster and I'm fairly good with a camera but I absolutely suck at computer 101.

Any chance you could dumb that down for me as in like all but draw me a diagram?

SmokeyTheBear · 12-11-2011, 11:26 PM

if it happens when you open a folder it must be using it ( pinnacle) to create a thumbnail, preview or something. you could try changing file associations with avi files

you could also try just removing pinnacle if you dont use it

2MuchMark · 12-11-2011, 11:34 PM

You could either :

1. Click Start
2. Select Control Panel
3. Select System
4. Click the Advanced tab
5. In the Performance region select Settings
6. Click the Data Execute tab in the dialog box that opens
7. Select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except for those I select
8. Click Add.
9. The open dialog box will open. Browse and select your application.
10. Click Open
11. Click Apply
12. Click Ok
13. Reboot

Or, you could do what I did years ago and rid yourself of this and millions of other problems with one of these babies.

Ah iMac... if only you drank beer.

GregE · 12-12-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by **********

You could either :

1. Click Start
2. Select Control Panel
3. Select System
4. Click the Advanced tab
5. In the Performance region select Settings
6. Click the Data Execute tab in the dialog box that opens
7. Select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except for those I select
8. Click Add.
9. The open dialog box will open. Browse and select your application.
10. Click Open
11. Click Apply
12. Click Ok
13. Reboot

I tried that already... without effect.

That's why I'm wondering if there isn't some way to turn that damn Windows Data Execution Prevention protocol off altogether. As in to kill it completely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by **********

Or, you could do what I did years ago and rid yourself of this and millions of other problems with one of these babies.

I'm tempted, but I've grown rather fond of my old (PC only) programs in much the same way that I like my favorite beers

The odd thing here is that I have three other computers, all with the same Windows XP OS and all the same main programs (the latter all installed from the same discs) and two of the PC's have this Data Prevention issue and two don't.

Unfortunately of the two PC's without the issue, one is on it's last legs and the other is woefully under-powered for video editing.

GregE · 12-12-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

if it happens when you open a folder it must be using it ( pinnacle) to create a thumbnail, preview or something. you could try changing file associations with avi files

Hmmm... I saw something to that effect on a tech forum somewhere, but I couldn't quite make out how to apply it in my instance.

Dumb question: doesn't Pinnacle need to be associated with AVI's in order to function?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

you could also try just removing pinnacle if you dont use it

Thing is I do use it almost daily.

A lot of people don't know this but of all the Pinnacle editions, Pinnacle 9 is the only one that allows you to work with four fully functional video tracks (even though it's not supposed to) and it's the most stable by far.

12-11-2011, 11:45 AM	#1
GregE Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,704	How do you turn-off Windows Data Execution Prevention??? We're talking XP Professional Edition here. Every time I open a folder with an AVI file in it I get this annoying prompt. In the past, I'd simply ignore the message and go about my business and then, after closing the file, I'd close the Data Execution Prevention message whereupon the screen would go blank for a few seconds and then reappear with all of my windows closed. It was annoying, but I could live with it. Now however, the computer will oftentimes freeze up altogether requiring a reboot. There's nothing wrong with the computer itself. The problem, as I understand it, is that Windows no longer likes one of my old video editing programs (Pinnacle Studio 9) and acts this way whether the program is open or closed. Getting rid of this particular program is not an option, for reasons too lengthy to go into here. So... anybody know how best to turn Windows Data Execution Prevention off completely and irrevocably? __________________ 50/50 lifetime payout - EXCLUSIVE CONTENT - CCBill CLiCK here for your Bun Beating Dollars.

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12-11-2011, 11:34 PM	#7
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,739	You could either : 1. Click Start 2. Select Control Panel 3. Select System 4. Click the Advanced tab 5. In the Performance region select Settings 6. Click the Data Execute tab in the dialog box that opens 7. Select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except for those I select 8. Click Add. 9. The open dialog box will open. Browse and select your application. 10. Click Open 11. Click Apply 12. Click Ok 13. Reboot Or, you could do what I did years ago and rid yourself of this and millions of other problems with one of these babies. Ah iMac... if only you drank beer. __________________ Custom Software \| Server Management \| Integration and Technology Solutions https://www.2much.net

12-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
Dubya So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,152	Your best bet is to turn that off in the BIOS.