This error is usually a result of Data Execution Prevention (DEP) being enabled.

Steps to Resolve:

The following steps are used to disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP). Consult your System Administrator prior to making any changes.

Server 2003 and Windows XP:

1. From the desktop, right-click “My Computer” and select “Properties”
2. Select the Advanced tab and click “Settings” under Performance
3. Select the Data Execution Prevention tab
4. If the Data Execution Prevention tab does not state that the processor supports hardware-based DEP:
5. Select the option "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only"
6. Save the changes and reboot the computer
7. If the Data Execution Prevention tab states that the processor supports hardware-based DEP:
8. Click the “Cancel” button to close the Performance Options and System Properties window
9. Select “Settings” under Startup and Recovery
10. Click the “Edit” button
11. Edit the value ”/NoExecute=OptOut" and change it to "/NoExecute=AlwaysOff"
12. Save the change and reboot the computer

Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:

1. From the desktop, right-click “Computer” and select “Properties”
2. Click the "Advanced system settings" link
3. Click “Settings” under “Performance” and select the Data Execution Prevention tab
4. If the Data Execution Prevention tab does not state that the processor supports hardware-based DEP:
5. Select the option "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only"
6. Save the changes and reboot the computer
7. If the Data Execution Prevention tab states that the processor supports hardware-based DEP:
8. Click the “Cancel” button to close the Performance Options and System Properties windows
9. From the desktop, click Start, select All Programs, then expand Accessories
10. Highlight the “Command Prompt” option, right-click and select “Run as administrator”
11. At the command prompt, type the following command:
12. bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff
13. Once the command has executed, close the command prompt, and reboot the computer

Note: In either scenario, the computer must be rebooted for the above changes to take effect.