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Recommended security settings when using DataSnipper

Security recommendations for DataSnipper, including disabling the Dynamic Data Exchange Server Launch setting in Excel.

Disable Dynamic Data Exchange Server Launch

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability can be exploited if the "Enable Dynamic Data Exchange Server Launch" setting is turned on in Excel. Microsoft's own documentation recommends keeping this option disabled, and it is turned off by default.

To keep DataSnipper and Excel secure, do not enable this setting. Microsoft states: "For security, we recommend that you leave this check box cleared. By default, this option isn't selected." See Microsoft's documentation for details.

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