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Incorrect DEP setting

May 3, 2026 · by Feary

Welcome to Chod's Cheats! In this guide we will go over how to resolve this error represented in the launcher.

Most systems have this Windows feature toggled on by default, but if for some reason your system was changed and you are unsure how to change it back we provide multiple methods to restore this setting.

Method 1.

  1. Open elevated (Admin) Command Prompt by typing CMD in the search field that appears after pressing the windows key.
  2. Run the following command
  3. bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn
  4. This makes sure that the value is always on
  5. Make a full system shutdown and startup and try again

If the issue is not resolved try Method 2.

Method 2.

  1. Open Windows Security
  2. App & Browser Control
  3. Exploit Protection -> Exploit protection settings
  4. Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
  5. Make sure its Use default (On)
  6. Make a full system shutdown and startup and try again

If the issue is not resolved try Method 3.

Method 3.

  1. Open Settings
  2. Click on System
  3. Scroll down to bottom for "About", click it
  4. Advanced System Settings
  5. Under Special tab the top option is Performance, click settings behind it
  6. Navigate to Data Execution Prevention tab
  7. Make sure that the first option "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only" is selected
  8. Make a full system shutdown and startup and try again

If none of the steps above help please contact us using a ticket on the website or Discord.