windows dvd maker

[manxie]

I have used windows dvd maker (vista) frequently since I bought a new laptop about three months ago. Mostly burning .avi files with excellent results.
Now it will not work. the error message refers me to "data execution prevention", but this will not turn off for the "dvd maker" program.
If no obvious solution, can I turn off "data execution prevention"?
manxie

[MikeEgan]

Hi Manxie

you can turn off Data Execution Prevention for everything!! by following these steps...

Click on the Start menu and in the search box, type "CMD". Right-click on the CMD shortcut that appears and select Run as administrator.

Then type the following:

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff

It should say that everything is ok.

To turn it back on again, type the following

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn

Good Luck and tell us how you get on.

Mike

[manxie]

dave, thanks for your help. i followed the instructions as an administrator and the operation succeeded, but for some reason dvd maker continues to shut down after about 1% of encoding. it still advises me that it is initiated by data extension prevention. another warning advises that "COM Surrogate" is shutting down due to d.e.p.
manxie