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    Data Execution Prevention

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by KrispyKreme50, May 8, 2005.

  1. KrispyKreme50

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    Hello,

    Could somebody explain to me what the advantages and disadvantages of turning on DEP are? Windows turns DEP off for non-essential services by default, and I was wondering if there is a good reason for this (performance decrease)?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    KrispyKreme50, May 8, 2005
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