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09-21-2015 04:53 PM - edited 09-21-2015 05:05 PM
Since I have a 64-bit processor, I want to do a clean install of Windows 10 64-bit.
According to this webpage, I first have to enable the Execute Disable bit in the BIOS.
When attempting to do this, I couldn't find the option.
I then looked up my processor (Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4300 @ 2.10GHz), and was directed to this webpage.
As you can see, the table states that Execute Disable Bit is included with this processor.
After reading this, I went into the BIOS and looked through each menu and submenu and still couldn't find the option.
My current BIOS version is F.65, which is the most recent BIOS version for my computer, according to this page for Windows 7 drivers.
Does anyone know why the enable Execute Disable option isn't available for me?
thanks
EDIT
At this page someone explains how to see if XD is enabled. I did this, and this is what my current settings are:
Does this mean that Execute Disable Bit is currently enabled for my PC?
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09-22-2015 05:06 PM
Dep is enabled in your screenshot, and is most likely enabled by default in the bios even though you cannot see the setting, you should be good to go.
