Re: DEP in XP SP2

Thanks for your replies. Especially the one to re-install windows :)

Does DEP require some spesific processor or memory architecture? The problem
occurred when we changed our PC's to newer ones from different manufacturer.
(+3yrs newer). The test page printing worked normally with the same software
setup in the old PC's.

Thanks
-Will



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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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