Windows Data Execution Program Keeps on Closing Windows Explorer

[drpootums]

It's starting to get really annoying. If I open folders like My Music, if I try and view pictures with Windows Fax and Picture Viewer, if I try and use the Search feature, and at other times, DEP comes up and says that it has to close Windows Explorer because of security reasons. It then closes out of my program and freezes for about 10 seconds, then I can use my computer again (but my program is still gone).

I turned it off for Windows Explorer, and the problem is gone....but is that a good idea? I mean, does it really serve a purpose to have it on for security reasons?

Thanks!

 

[Nothinman]

Most likely you have a crap Explorer extension installed, you can either figure out what's causing the problem and remove it or disable DEP.

 

[drpootums]

i just disabled it, and the problem is gone....so i'll just save myself some time and keep it disabled

thanks!