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Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov
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      27th Dec 2009

(XP_SP2, SP3)

Lets say this is my boot.ini file:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(4)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect
/NoExecute=Optin
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect
/Noexecute=Optin

I show the following:

From Everest on the CPU:
Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) -> (DEP is Supported)
----

CMD: wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_Available

output: DataExecutionPrevention_Available
output: TRUE ---> (I have DEP available)
----

CMD: wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy

Output: DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
Output: 2 -->(Optin switch is enabled)
----

Still following http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912923/ the
Method 2: Use the graphical user interface

Shows true, and it's on. (DEP in enabled on my machine, and OPTIN is
set as the /NoExecute switch.

!!!
It's set because I'm running Comodo firewall and have placed the
BOOT.INI file as a protected file as if I don't, I get:
!!!

partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=Optout <----
partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect /Noexecute=Optin

or

partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=Optin
partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect=Optin <----this garbage

or

partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptOut <----
partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect=Optin <---- Or both

The settings above, I copied and pasted to this post (then saved) over
a few days., so they are the real thing.

Now, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912923/ says, and I just saw this
today:
"In some system configurations, hardware DEP may be disabled by using
the /nopae or /execute switches in the Boot.ini file."


X\Windows\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
appears to be doing this. As Comodo is blocking it's access to the
boot.ini file all the time. http://i47.tinypic.com/33be16q.jpg

Why is this happening? I reinstalled two OS's, cause no matter how
hard I tried - I couldn't find a root kit. Because of Comodo keeping
the BOOT.INI file from changing, the systems have been what I was
looking for, steady, I have to use the Optin switch so Agent won't
crash for one. and only the OptIn switch, of the four options work for
me

Any input would be helpful, as I'm stuck with Comodo because of this.
Not that it's bad, I'm just not used to it's config yet; and yes the
boot.ini file will change as soon as I disable Comodo.

Thanks.



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Jim
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      27th Dec 2009
On Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:44:07 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:

>
>(XP_SP2, SP3)
>
>Lets say this is my boot.ini file:
>
>[boot loader]
>timeout=30
>default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(4)\WINDOWS
>[operating systems]
>multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect
>/NoExecute=Optin
>multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect
>/Noexecute=Optin
>
>I show the following:
>
>From Everest on the CPU:
>Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) -> (DEP is Supported)
>----
>
>CMD: wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_Available
>
>output: DataExecutionPrevention_Available
>output: TRUE ---> (I have DEP available)
>----
>
>CMD: wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
>
>Output: DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
>Output: 2 -->(Optin switch is enabled)
>----
>
>Still following http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912923/ the
>Method 2: Use the graphical user interface
>
>Shows true, and it's on. (DEP in enabled on my machine, and OPTIN is
>set as the /NoExecute switch.
>
>!!!
>It's set because I'm running Comodo firewall and have placed the
>BOOT.INI file as a protected file as if I don't, I get:
>!!!



Suggestion : Try changing from Protected File to My Own Safe File .





>
>partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=Optout <----
>partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect /Noexecute=Optin
>
>or
>
>partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=Optin
>partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect=Optin <----this garbage
>
>or
>
>partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptOut <----
>partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect=Optin <---- Or both
>
>The settings above, I copied and pasted to this post (then saved) over
>a few days., so they are the real thing.
>
>Now, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912923/ says, and I just saw this
>today:
>"In some system configurations, hardware DEP may be disabled by using
>the /nopae or /execute switches in the Boot.ini file."
>
>
>X\Windows\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
>appears to be doing this. As Comodo is blocking it's access to the
>boot.ini file all the time. http://i47.tinypic.com/33be16q.jpg
>
>Why is this happening? I reinstalled two OS's, cause no matter how
>hard I tried - I couldn't find a root kit. Because of Comodo keeping
>the BOOT.INI file from changing, the systems have been what I was
>looking for, steady, I have to use the Optin switch so Agent won't
>crash for one. and only the OptIn switch, of the four options work for
>me
>
>Any input would be helpful, as I'm stuck with Comodo because of this.
>Not that it's bad, I'm just not used to it's config yet; and yes the
>boot.ini file will change as soon as I disable Comodo.
>
>Thanks.

 
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Jose
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      27th Dec 2009
On Dec 26, 10:44*pm, Pennyw...@DerryMaine.Gov wrote:
> (XP_SP2, SP3)
>
> Lets say this is my boot.ini file:
>
> [boot loader]
> timeout=30
> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(4)\WINDOWS
> [operating systems]
> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect
> /NoExecute=Optin
> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect
> /Noexecute=Optin
>
> I show the following:
>
> From Everest on the CPU:
> Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) *-> (DEP is Supported)
> ----
>
> CMD: wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_Available
>
> output: DataExecutionPrevention_Available
> output: TRUE *---> (I have DEP available)
> ----
>
> CMD: wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
>
> Output: DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
> Output: 2 * * *-->(Optin switch is enabled)
> ----
>
> Still followinghttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/912923/the
> Method 2: Use the graphical user interface
>
> Shows true, and it's on. (DEP in enabled on my machine, and OPTIN is
> set as the /NoExecute switch.
>
> !!!
> It's set because I'm running Comodo firewall and have placed the
> BOOT.INI file as a protected file as if I don't, I get:
> !!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
> partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=Optout * <----
> partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect /Noexecute=Optin
>
> or
>
> partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=Optin
> partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect=Optin *<----this garbage
>
> or
>
> partition(4)\WINDOWS="XP Pro" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptOut <----
> partition(1)\WINDOWS="XP_HOME" /fastdetect=Optin *<---- Or both
>
> The settings above, I copied and pasted to this post (then saved) over
> a few days., so they are the real thing.
>
> Now,http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912923/says, and I just saw this
> today:
> "In some system configurations, hardware DEP may be disabled by using
> the /nopae or /execute switches in the Boot.ini file."
>
> X\Windows\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
> appears to be doing this. As Comodo is blocking it's access to the
> boot.ini file all the time.http://i47.tinypic.com/33be16q.jpg
>
> Why is this happening? I reinstalled two OS's, cause no matter how
> hard I tried - I couldn't find a root kit. *Because of Comodo keeping
> the BOOT.INI file from changing, the systems have been what I was
> looking for, steady, I have to use the Optin switch so Agent won't
> crash for one. and only the OptIn switch, of the four options work for
> me
>
> Any input would be helpful, as I'm stuck with Comodo because of this.
> Not that it's bad, I'm just not used to it's config yet; and yes the
> boot.ini file will change as soon as I disable Comodo.
>
> Thanks.
>
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>
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Jim <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>>!!!
>>It's set because I'm running Comodo firewall and have placed the
>>BOOT.INI file as a protected file as if I don't, I get:
>>!!!


>Suggestion : Try changing from Protected File to My Own Safe File .


It's the only way it will let you protect a file of ones choosing.
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Jose <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>What issue are you trying to resolve?


The DEP settings not changing in the Boot.ini.
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>Why is this happening?


I didn't think I'd get an answer, but it was worth a try.
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