Re: DEP in XP SP2

William Stokes wrote:
Hello,

Is it normal that Data Execution Prevention (DEP) prevents user to
print a test page from local printer properties? I just noticed that
DEP kills Explorer.exe when trying to print test page to local
printer. Network printers work as usual. Since I don't consider this
behaviour very dangerous can this be fixed somehow? Like newer
printer drivers etc?

Yes, this could very well be a fault with the printer drivers, I'd try newer
drivers and also speak to the support people for the printer manufacturer to
see if this is an issue they already know about - they may have a work
around you can try (though, I'd be suspicious of any workarounds that
disable DEP on your whole system).


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