DEP - Data Execution Prevention

[JoMaMaz]

Okay, so I have played Fifa 09 on my PC with no problems for quite some time. All of a sudden, it starts doing this DEP (Data Execution Prevention) crash, RIGHT AFTER I finish a Be a Pro game and I can't save...wtf!

This is a Vista problem. So, I went to Windows->Control Panel->System->Advanced System Settings->Under Performance, clicked Settings->Data Execution Protection and made the program an "exception", but that still didn't work...

Finally, the fix, found here

Turn DEP Off

If you use Vista for any length of time it will likely be necessary to shut DEP down, at least a once in a while. Here’s how:

1. To start, you’ll need to run a command prompt with administrative privileges.
Go to the Start Menu, choose “All Programs”, then click on “Accessories”, and right-click on the “Command Prompt” shortcut, selecting “Run As Administrator”.

2. Type in the following line to disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP):

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff

You can either leave it off, or keep your command prompt open, run your desired setup or other process being killed by DEP, and turn it back on.

3. To turn it back on, repeat step 1 and type:

bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn

Just passing along this info in case anyone else has had, or will have, this same problem with other games/apps.

[Boreas]

Re: DEP - Data Execution Prevention

I know this is a tad off topic, but how good is that game on the PC? Ive always been a fan of the fifa games for the GC and the 360

[JoMaMaz]

Re: DEP - Data Execution Prevention

I enjoy it a lot and I believe it to be a great game. Now, my only experience on the consoles with Fifa, at least in recent years is the Fifa 09 demo on my PS3. It's hard to explain, but there are some better things on the PS3, and some things imo are better on the PC. However, if you mainly play in the Broadcast/Tele/Skycam type of view from the side of the pitch, the console version seems to probably be a little more fluid I would say. I like playing in the somewhat end to end view with Be a Pro b/c I feel more like the player.

For Fifa 10 though, the graphics won't be changing much for the PC, but from what I have heard about some of the gameplay updates, I may be getting it also b/c 360 dribbling sounds quite awesome. Also, they've let some people try it and they like what the game has so far and it's only about 60% complete. Gamescom starts Aug 19th and a version of Fifa 10 will be there for people to play.

I will say that in most respects, the PS3 version of Fifa 09 seems more polished b/c the net is more realistic when the ball hits it, the skill moves seem more natural, the environment effects are much better with variation b/c it's always a perfect sunny day about 2pm in Fifa 09 on the PC. Things can feel a tad stiffer on the PC version.

Benefits for the PC, I run everything at its highest settings and imo the PS3 version has slight jaggies making it kind of hard on the eyes in a way, and the bodies are more in proportion for the PC version. If you've seen the newest Fifa 10 screenies for the consoles, the players have tiny heads and large bodies...wtf? lol.

BUT, in the end, if you play from the Broadcast/Tele view which most people do, I'd say the console versions seem a tad smoother and more fluid which makes a more enjoyable experience especially if you are used to that. That's the one thing I'm still trying to decide if I want to gamble and get Fifa 10 on the PS3 since I'm used to the PC controls and feel (and yes, I have a gamepad for my PC). But, I may be doing it I believe since the graphics will be the same, why own practically the same game on PC? At least then I could have Fifa 09 on the PC and Fifa 10 on the PS3, you know?

Longest response... Enjoy lol.