Win XP SP2 memory protection

[Praveer]

One of the changes in SP2 is memory protection.
32 and 64 bit processors will give no-execute (NX)
protection
As per changes, User mode execution protection will result
in STATUS_ACCESS_VOILATION exception.
How can I test if my application code is loaded on NX
blocks.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Have you tried the NGs set up for SP2:

http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=xpsp2&slcid=us

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| One of the changes in SP2 is memory protection.
| 32 and 64 bit processors will give no-execute (NX)
| protection
| As per changes, User mode execution protection will result
| in STATUS_ACCESS_VOILATION exception.
| How can I test if my application code is loaded on NX
| blocks.
|

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

It's not the applications, it's the hardware you are using. If you have the
proper hardware, then that option will be available to you (control
panel/system/advanced tab/performance settings, there will be a new tab for
data execution). If you don't, then it won't be.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone