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What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #4,708
United States Rank #23,071
Reach 0.1109%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.67 days
137.70 days >
Average installed length: 72.35 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
12.0.00600 38.40%
12.0.00400 61.60%

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Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba

What is Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba?

Nero Essentials is a basic version of the Nero's regular programs, such as its CD burning software, according to Nero. Usually, hardware manufacturers include Nero Essentials so users have the bare minimum necessary to use their hardware. Nero Essentials only comes bundled with a new computer and pre-installed.

Overview

The most used version is 12.0.00400, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is NeroExpress.exe. The software installer includes 75 files and is usually about 780.72 KB (799,455 bytes). KwikMediaUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.nero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Nero\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BA8958DC-ADD7-41E5-8436-5883C7E871C7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 780.72 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba

Program executable:NeroExpress.exe
Name:Nero Express
Path:C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 12\Nero Express\NeroExpress.exe
MD5:98f7b11d5ebbc546e52fd83f391cc69d
Nero Express is a simplified edition of Nero Burning ROM targeted at entry-level users, is available with the Nero software suite. Although Nero Express is not as powerful as the full-featured Nero Burning ROM, it features a more...
Additional files:
  • ImageProcessLib.Interop.dll - Nero Playback Component Dynamic Link Library
  • ACME.Interop.dll - Advanced Content Manager & Enumerator
  • NCC.exe - Nero ControlCenter Module (Nero ControlCenter)
  • NCChelper.exe - Nero ControlCenter Helper
  • CognitecConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Cognitec Connector
  • NeroSecurDiscViewer.exe - Nero SecurDisc Viewer (Nero Application for SecurDisc)
  • AdvrCntrProxy.dll - Nero Core Components (AdvrCntrProxy)
  • DeviceConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Move it plug-in
  • Blu-rayPlayer.exe - Nero Blu-ray Player
  • DotNetAppLauncher.dll - DotNetAppLauncher (.net application launcher)
  • NeroAudioRip.exe - Save Audio Tracks
  • DesktopClientLib.dll - DesktopClientLib
  • NeroRescueAgent.exe - Nero RescueAgent
  • Burn.Model.dll - Nero Kwik Media (Nero.Framework.Burn)
  • Burn.UI.dll - BurnUI
  • Burn.ViewModel.dll - Burn.ViewModel
  • DeviceManager.dll - DeviceManager
  • DeviceMonitor.dll - DeviceMonitor
  • DeviceOperations.dll - DeviceOperations
  • DeviceSync.dll - DeviceSync
  • FaceScanner.dll - FaceScanner
  • FileScanner.dll - FileScanner
  • FileSystemWatcher.dll - FileSystemWatcher
  • FolderScanner.exe - Folder Scanner
  • IndexingManager.dll - IndexingManager
  • KwikFileWatcher.dll - NTFS File Watcher Core
  • KwikFileWatcherService.exe - NTFS File Watcher Service
  • KwikFileWatcherServicePS.dll - NTFS File Watcher Service Proxy/Stub
  • KwikMedia.exe
  • KwikMediaUpdater.exe - KwikMediaUpdater
  • MainAppCommunicator.dll - Communication Bridge
  • MediaHub.Core.dll - MainApplication
  • MediaHub.DataModel.dll - DataModel
  • MediaHub.Main.exe
  • MediaHub.Sdk.dll - MediaHubSDK
  • MediaHubBurnSDK.dll - MediaHubBurnSDK
  • MediaLibrary.dll - MediaLibrary
  • MiniHub.exe - Nero MediaBrowser
  • MiniHubStub.dll - MiniHubStub
  • MovieWizardLibrary.dll - MovieWizardLibrary
  • NeroBurnRights.exe - Nero BurnRights (Nero BurnRights 12)
  • SerialHelper.exe - Nero Kwik Media Store Activator
  • UpgradeInfo.exe - Upgrade Information
  • MediaBrowser.exe - Nero MediaHome
  • MediaHome.exe
  • MediaHome.Wpf.dll - MediaHome.Wpf
  • Medialib.dll
  • BackItUp.exe - Nero BackItUp
  • NBCore.exe
  • NBSFtp.exe
  • NBSync.exe
  • NBVSSTool_x32.exe
  • NBVSSTool_x64.exe
  • NeroBRServer.exe - NeroBRServer (Nero Background-rendering Server)
  • NeroExpress.exe - Nero Express
  • MovieWizard.Interop.dll - MovieWizard
  • NANotify.exe - Nero Update (Nero Update UI)
  • NASvc.exe - NeroUpdate
  • NASvcPS.dll - NeroUpdate PS
  • Gracenote.Interop.dll - Gracenote

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

4 Autoplay Handlers
  • KwikMedia.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11BluRayOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroKwikMedia11' and the action verb 'open.
  • MediaHome.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11BluRayOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroKwikMedia11' and the action verb 'open.
  • Blu-rayPlayer.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroBluRayPlayerOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroBluRayPlayer' and the action verb 'open.
  • NeroExpress.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroExpress12LaunchNE' with the ProgID of 'Nero.Express.12.AutoPlay' and the action verb 'LanchNE.
4 Scheduled Tasks
  • KwikMedia.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C73A1EA8-CA69-4B6B-9DC0-B356E5EC96A9}' (runs on registration).
  • NBCore.exe is scheduled as a task named 'pat Nero LIVEBackup Merge 12 0'.
  • MediaHome.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{642D5E0B-6CD3-4BA5-BCFE-2682E3BFD514}' (runs on registration).
  • MediaBrowser.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{87EE94FE-AE68-4A8E-8DD3-4193DD3B0E77}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • NASvc.exe runs as a service named 'NAUpdate' (NAUpdate).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • KwikMedia.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\KM\KwikMedia.exe'.
  • BackItUp.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 12\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

MediaHome.exe
Memory:199.38 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0007635903%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00040515%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00035844%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:1,041,469,150
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:12.23 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:4.55 MB
105.02 KB average
NANotify.exe
Memory:1.26 MB
Total CPU:0.0000715706%
Kernel CPU:0.00005397%
User CPU:0.00001760%
I/O reads/min:23 Bytes
NASvc.exe
Memory:2.4 MB
Total CPU:0.0004594384%
Kernel CPU:0.00034585%
User CPU:0.00011359%
CPU cycles/sec:5,673
I/O reads/min:5.4 KB

How do I remove Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba?

You can uninstall Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Nero 12 Essentials Toshiba.

HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#4,708

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 100.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 45.58%
Windows 8 26.52%
Windows 10 Home 13.01%
Windows 8 Single Language 7.05%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 5.36%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 1.05%

Distribution by countryGeography

21.86% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
  United Kingdom 21.86%
  Germany 12.32%
  France 10.63%
  Italy 9.60%
  United States 4.20%
  Netherlands 4.03%
  Spain 3.98%
  Portugal 3.38%
  Saudi Arabia 3.38%
  Turkey 2.56%
  Belgium 2.40%
  Austria 1.91%
  Ireland 1.85%
  Greece 1.64%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba 99.77%
Acer 0.14%
Sony 0.09%
Common models
TOSHIBA SATELLITE P850 4.22%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850-19... 3.84%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850D-1... 3.84%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850-1K... 3.69%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L855 3.61%
TOSHIBA Satellite L830 3.38%

About Nero AG

Nero is a software company best known for its burning software, Nero Burning ROM.
Publisher URL: www.nero.com

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