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Where can the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology be disabled?

1) in the EDB configuration software
2) in the BIOS / UEFI setup screen
3) in the Windows Device Driver screen
4) in the Windows command line EDB utility

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The Execute Disable Bit (EDB) can be disabled in the system's BIOS or UEFI setup screen, which is accessed by restarting the computer and pressing a key during startup to enter the settings. It is usually found under the security or advanced features section.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology is a hardware-based security feature that can help prevent certain types of malicious software from exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system by marking areas of memory as non-executable. When you need to disable this feature, it is typically done in the system's BIOS or UEFI settings.

In the BIOS / UEFI setup screen is where you can find the option to enable or disable EDB. This is usually listed under the security or advanced features section of the BIOS or UEFI. You would need to restart the computer and press a specific key during startup (often F2, Delete, or Esc) to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings, navigate to the appropriate section, and change the setting.

It is not usually possible to disable EDB using a configuration software, Windows Device Driver screen, or a command-line utility in Windows. Such adjustments are made at the hardware level, rather than the operating system or software level, hence the BIOS/UEFI interface is the correct place to make this change.

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