Data Execution Prevention and Java

Question

I have been trying forever to find out why my IE7 gets closed everytime a java tries to open an appelet. It happens at game sites, and at a site my where my university has a discussion board.I can read the threads but cannot post or use the digital dropbox feature to send in my assignments, and I cannot play cards at any sites I used to with XP, despite the fact that I have tried to change the settings. The IT people at the University suggested using another browser with vista, but I prefer the IE7. Am I alone with this problem, and how can I fix it(preferably as easy as possible).I have all the updates etc. Vista was already installed on my laptop when Dell sent it to me.Other than this I quite enjoy Vista.Ive been seeking a real solution for months, but am still empty handed,possibly due to my lack of technical affluence. Help pleaseeeee if you can. Odd that I can post a thread here.

Thanks, from a confused student.

Answer 1

"What should I do if DEP is closing a program that’s part of Windows, such as svchost.exe or explorer.exe?

The svchost.exe and explorer.exe programs are parts of the Windows operating system. If DEP closes them or other Windows services, the cause could be smaller programs, such as extensions, that are created by other software publishers and that operate inside Windows. If you have recently installed a program and notice DEP closing Windows-based programs, check with the software publisher to see if there is an updated, DEP-compatible version available, or try uninstalling the program."

Data Execution Prevention or DEP feature in Windows Vista

http://www.winvistaclub.com/f33.html

Have you tried removing Java from your computer via "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel then downloading the latest version to replace it?

Java Download

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Have you tried adding your University web site as a Trusted Site to IE?

Security zones: adding or removing websites

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/fd277a6b-3722-445b-b32e-1f8e925c385a1033.mspx

Have you tried resetting IE back to the default settings to see if it then works?  Before you try that read what the article says about managing Add-ons and make sure your Java Add-ons are in fact enabled.

How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737#appliesto

Does this apply to your configuration of IE7?

Java plugin triggers Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in 32-bit IE7 on 64-bit Vista

http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6545701

Answer 2

Disable and Turn Off (or Enable or Turn On) Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows Vista

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/01/15/disable-and-turn-off-or-enable-or-turn-on-data-execution-prevention-dep-in-windows-vista/

Try right-clicking on the actual Setup.exe for Java and selecting the "Run As Administrator" option?  Do so even if your user is an Admin.

This example might or might not work for you with your program it uses the built-in Administrator account to perform the install?

"It seems that the "Run as administrator" command only gives you some administrative privileges, and they're not enough to install Java (and OpenOffice, by association). In order to get around this, you need to actually log into the built-in administrator. Open a command prompt with admin rights by clicking start, typing cmd into the search/run box, and hitting CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER. At the prompt, type:

net user administrator /active:yes

Then log out of your regular account and back in as the built-in administrator, where you might be able to install the program. When you're done, log back into your regular account and, for security purposes, disable the built-in administrator account using:

net user administrator /active:no "

Answer 3

Great solution!

Now that I've uninstalled Java, DEP prevents any new Java downloads/installations. AWESOME, now I just don't have Java at all. 

I used to wonder why people got so upset with Vista, now I know.