Configuring the Data Execution Prevention Settings of a Run-Time Image
You can change the data execution prevention settings, also called non-execute, or NX, in your configuration in Target Designer.
To add data execution prevention settings to a run-time image
- In Target Designer, expand the node of the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) component for your configuration. This is one of the following components:
- ACPCI Multiprocessor PC
- ACPCI Uniprocessor PC
- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC
- Compaq SystemPro Multiprocessor or 100% Compatible
- MPS Multiprocessor PC
- MPS Uniprocessor PC
- Standard PC
- Choose Settings. The System Settings appear in the Details Pane.
- Under Data Execution Prevention Settings, choose Show. The data execution settings are displayed.
- Select one of the Data Execution Settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Turn off DEP | Disables Data Execution Protection. |
| Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only | Enables Data Execution Protection for Windows programs and services only. |
| Turn on DEP for all programs and services | Enables Data Execution Protection for all programs and services running on the system. |
Note To view DEP-related error messages, you must include the Error Reporting component in your run-time image. If you do not have the Error Reporting component, DEP-related errors are displayed as access violations.
See Also
System Settings | Configuring the System Identification of a Run-Time Image | Configuring the System Pagefile of a Run-Time Image | Configuring the Power Management Settings of a Run-Time Image
Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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