DEP settings
The DEP settings determine which applications and components are covered by DEP protection. They apply to both hardware-supported and software DEP features. On computers with the necessary hardware capabilities, hardware-supported DEP features are enabled for the same set of applications and components as the software DEP features. The following table explains the possible DEP settings and if they are supported by Rockwell Software products.
DEP Setting | Description | Supported by Rockwell Software Products? |
|---|---|---|
AlwaysOn | Full DEP protection for the entire system (all applications and components, no exceptions). | No |
OptIn (recommended) | DEP-enabled only for Windows system components and for applications that explicitly "opt in." | Yes |
OptOut | DEP-enabled for all processes except those that explicitly "opt out." | Yes |
AlwaysOff | DEP protection is disabled for the entire system (all applications and components, no exceptions). Note: Rockwell Software does not recommend using this setting, since it will make your system more vulnerable to malicious code. | Yes |
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