Knightmare Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I know what this is and what it does, but is there any benefit to disabling this feature? I know some games--like The Sims 3--recommend disabling this if you are experiencing game crashes. I just wonder how much this feature affects other programs on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPECTRUM Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 is there any benefit to disabling this feature? no, there is no benefit, just the opposite, it could turn your PC more vulnerable, especially if you are not familiarized with computers. I know some games--like The Sims 3--recommend disabling this if you are experiencing game crashes. no, Sims 3 Works fine with DEP (in default mode), even cracked versions, crashes are due others things like game not updated or video drivers not updated. I just wonder how much this feature affects other programs on my computer. if you are using DEP (in default mode) then it does not affect anything, everything should works fine. DEP (in default mode) = Windows programs and services only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I know what this is and what it does, but is there any benefit to disabling this feature?How do you disable DEP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubhouse Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I know what this is and what it does, but is there any benefit to disabling this feature?How do you disable DEP? http://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-data-execution-prevention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I just wonder how much this feature affects other programs on my computer.Just disabled mine (check out the heads up from clubhouse) after a lifetime of using DEP in enabled mode and can confirm that both my Windows 7 series and Windows 8+ never ever proved a hurdle on the umpteen number of KeyGens, patches and loaders that I have been using regularly over the years.The only memories I have, of DEP blocking my programs were of my early XP experience - those blocks were all false-positives (I am afraid DEP is useless - just like most of Microsoft's native security.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastrahl Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 DEP isn't a native Windows security, but a security in your CPU that Windows can let you benefit from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just disabled my DEP. I figure with Malwarebyes', ESET, Peerblock, and a ton of FF security add-ons, I don't need anymore security. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just disabled my DEP. I figure with Malwarebyes', ESET, Peerblock, and a ton of FF security add-ons, I don't need anymore security. ;)You did right - there is no security or benefit to DEP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPECTRUM Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 You did right - there is no security or benefit to DEP. there is, just that you have no idea... but to explain it easily... if you disable DEP you are also disabling the "NX BIT/XD BIT" (aka No-eXecute) feature, from your processor, that interact with your OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 there is, just that you have no idea..You seem to be the only one with ideas on this Board.but to explain it easily... if you disable DEP you are also disabling the "NX BIT/XD BIT" (aka No-eXecute) feature, from your processor, that interact with your OS.FYI, have already disabled that feature, long ago (without getting into - whether it is true or not) - and, DEP was disabled just a couple of days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 For some reason, I can't get my DEP to enable again. :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 For some reason, I can't get my DEP to enable again. :sYou are lucky - now, get drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 For some reason, I can't get my DEP to enable again. :sYou are lucky - now, get drunk. Getting drunk was a success! Now what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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