Enable+Data+Execution+Prevention+to+Block+Insecure+Applications


 * Enable Data Execution Prevention to Block Insecure Applications**

The Data Execution Prevention feature that first shipped with Windows XP SP2 should be enabled by default to ensure your system remains secure. You can check, and enable it if necessary, as follows:


 * 1) Click **Start** > **Control Panel** > **System**. Click **Advanced system settings** in Windows 7/Vista.
 * 2) Click **Advanced**, then **Settings** under the **Performance** heading.
 * 3) Click the **Data Execution Prevention** tab.
 * 4) Select **Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select**.
 * 5) Click **OK**.

//Boost protection with DEP//