Saturday, July 24, 2010

How do I access a folder blocked by data execution prevention?

I have a folder that is being blocked out by Data Execution Prevention on XP, it is also blocking access to limewire. I want to completely remove the DEP and regain access to the folder. DEP is already completely disabled. When I try to open the folder it flashes that DEP box and then goes to a serious error has occured in windows explorer, then the screen goes blank and refreshes. It is also blocking access to explorer as well.

How do I access a folder blocked by data execution prevention?
download a live Linux distribution like DamnSmallLinux (small and quick) or Mepis (full cd but it is loaded), burn them on cd (they are downloaded as a bootable images), and boot the system from the cd (put live Linux cd inside of course :) . After it boots you'll be able to browse and copy the data to usb stick or drive. Since Linux doesn't execute malicious programs written for the windows you should be able to access the infected data without activating it and triggering hardware DEP . Make sure that you scan/clean it before using on windows machine.


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