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Why is there an access violation error message when running EarthImager software?

Access violation error message may be related USB Dongle when running the Earthimager in Windows 11


If you experienced issues where Windows was blocking the dongle software from running, it's very likely due to Memory Integrity being enabled.

How to Disable Memory Integrity in Windows 11

To allow the dongle to work correctly, you can try disabling this feature:

  1. Open Windows Security Settings:
    • Click the Start Menu, type "Windows Security", and open it.
    • Go to "Device Security" on the left panel.
  2. Open Core Isolation Details:
    • Under the "Core isolation" section, click "Core isolation details".
  3. Turn Off Memory Integrity:
    • Find the "Memory integrity" toggle and set it to Off.
  4. Restart Your PC:
    • Restart the computer to apply the changes.

After this, try connecting and running your USB dongle again. If the driver is the issue, disabling Memory Integrity should resolve the problem — but note that this slightly lowers system security, so you should only do this if you trust the software and hardware you’re installing.