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Enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.
  • Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
  • Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
  • Impact: HighSystem Functionality Loss Risk: High
    This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script.
  • Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
  • Fully reversible

    You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.

    The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

Overview​

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This script code: enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) — facilitates your learning in how to limit secure data handling risks effectively on Windows. As an extension, this feature provides instructions to undo adjustments and revert.

Preserving human rights in a digital society relies on information privacy assurance. Let's enhance your personal data privacy protection using control from this setting: apply this privacy update by following the guide. Focus on one step at a time to prevent confusion. Verify your progress regularly to ensure you're on track.

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Technical Details​

  1. To be able to improve sensitive data privacy defenses, this customization manages registry security modifications to accomplish precise privacy configurations. To obtain efficient setting management, this executable can also help accelerate the system.
  2. This code refines desktop environment to maintain privacy security and this would help to reach protected navigation. This helps save energy while using the system, to realize streamlined file operations.
  3. To benefit from secured system resources, this script modifies core system behavior to be able to minimize sensitive data privacy enforcement risks. To gain optimized system resources, this modification helps manage system resources better.

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This script should only be used by advanced users.

This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.

Consider creating a system restore point before doing any changes.

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Choose one of three ways to apply:

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Download and run the script directly
  • No app needed
  • Offline usage
  • Easy-to-apply
  • Free
  • Open-source
Help

How to apply or restore "Enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)" using script​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 5 instructions
  1. 1

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  2. 2

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. 3

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  4. 4

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. 5

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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  • Includes safety checks
  • Free
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How to apply or restore "Enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)" using privacy.sexy​

  • ≈ 3 min to complete
  • Tools: privacy.sexy
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 4 instructions
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with more advanced options.
  1. 1

    Open or download

    Open or download the desktop application
  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the script name: Enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
    2. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  3. 3

    Run

    Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.

    This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.

Run commands​

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:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer!NoDataExecutionPrevention"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer'; $data =  '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer' /v 'NoDataExecutionPrevention' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System!DisableHHDEP"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System'; $data =  '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System' /v 'DisableHHDEP' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
Help

How to apply or restore "Enable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)" using commands​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Command Prompt
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • ≈ 3 instructions
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  1. 1

    Open Command Prompt

    Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  2. 2

    Copy code

    Copy the code:
    Copy Apply Code Copy Revert Code
  3. 3

    Paste & run

    Paste the commands into Command Prompt and press Enter to run.

    Some changes require a system restart to take effect

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About the Creators​

These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:

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    • Certified security professional
    • 7+ years experience securing banks
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    • Hundreds across the globe
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    • Community since 2017
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Reviewed By​

This guide has undergone comprehensive auditing and peer review:

  • Expert review by undergroundwires​

    • Verified technical accuracy and editorial standards
    • Assessed system impact and user privacy risks
    • Audited and verified using automated security tests

  • Public review by large community​

    • Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
    • Millions of end-users tested across different environments
    • Audited and verified using third-party security software

History​

We continually monitor our guides, their impact and other potential privacy options. We update our guides when new information becomes available. On every update, we publicly store who made the change, what has been changed, why the change was made and when the change was made.

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