Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

Some versions of Microsoft Windows come equipped with a feature known as Data Execution Prevention (DEP).

DEP is a set of hardware and software technologies that perform additional checks on memory to help prevent malicious code from running on a system. DEP prevents malicious code from taking advantage of exception-handling mechanisms in Windows.  

Nintex RPA LE applications contain proprietary technology to interact with the presentation layer of target applications. In doing so, Nintex RPA LE applications may be required to work with memory locations outside of their own running process. Therefore, to allow Nintex RPA LE applications to run properly, you must add them to the system’s DEP exception list.

The following file should be included:  

• NintexBot.exe - The executable file for the Nintex RPA LE application.

Caution: Not adding this file to the DEP exception list may result in unexpected errors and Nintex RPA LE applications may close suddenly and unexpectedly upon startup or while in use.

Note: This list of files is subject to change without notice.