IE8 is Not Without It's Issues - Data Execution Prevention Crashes

I will say, for those tired of searching, I have posted two of the options for correcting this issue below. Search and read no more. Grab the solution and a beverage or medication of your choice to soothe the throbbing pain in your head now known as DEP/IE8.

One of the most frustrating things about the apparent issue with the new default for the Data Execution Prevention is the current lack of response from Microsoft. If you've had your computer longer than a year, the system want's to charge you $59 just to send Microsoft an e-mail! One thing I did learn readily from my hours of searching is that the plug-in issue seems to be fairly widespread and poorly handled. Of course DEP issues are addressed in the help section on Microsoft's site. It's quite simple, you merely add the program causing the error to the exceptions list. Great! Now, if I only knew which one was causing it.

DEP is so adept at preventing the execution of those add-ons we all have grown accustomed to, that it won't even allow the Microsoft Technical Support Chat window to open. Now that one almost made me laugh when it happened. Bottom line: keep IE7 for now folks. I personally like some of the new features of IE8, but I will wait for Microsoft to properly address this issue before I go back into the IE8 waters ~counts my fingers, toes and limbs....~

Solution 1: The obvious, go back to using IE7(the default setting for DEP is OFF in IE7)

Detailed instructions for this can be found at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/957700

Solution 2: This does not work for everyone, but in a browser window

Go to Tools>Internet Options>Advanced Tab Uncheck the option "Enable memory protection to help mitigate online attacks". Restart your computer.


I love new digital goodies as much as the next person, but I am not fond of who ever was responsible for testing this one.

7/13/2009 - Edited to add the following response to my post in a Microsoft Support Forum -

1. Uninstall your Google Toolbar and test. What happens with the DEP error?

2. If still no joy please remove IE8. See and follow: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700/en-us "How do I uninstall or remove Internet Explorer 8? "When you remove Internet Explorer 8, your earlier version of Internet Explorer is restored with your customizations (such as add-ins, Favorites, and your home page).

3. Reinstall IE8.Please read and follow carefully: "HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems": http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/9c5f373e-7667-4d6c-aa10-84185dccf887 If still no joy...

4. No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31 December 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020.

Other: https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=13043
IE8 Support page:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/support/call-us.aspx

NoteYou must approve the installation of IE8.IE8 Installation: the User is in Control: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/05/01/ie8-installation-the-user-is-in-control.aspx Properly configured, Automatic Updates won't even download it. Hope this helps. Please, keep us posted!

Thanks so much for the detailed reply, but...no joy indeed...

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