Nero 12 Essentials
What is Nero 12 Essentials?
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 12.0.01000, 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 software installer includes 98 files and is usually about 998.26 KB (1,022,219 bytes). KwikMediaUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Program details
URL: www.nero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Nero\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{E46DFAD0-3A6B-46DE-BBC3-F14F0CF71A7E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 998.26 KB
Files installed by Nero 12 Essentials
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ImageProcessLib.Interop.dll - Nero Playback Component Dynamic Link Library
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ACME.Interop.dll - Advanced Content Manager & Enumerator
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NCC.exe - Nero ControlCenter Module (Nero ControlCenter)
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NCChelper.exe - Nero ControlCenter Helper
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HelpBase.dll - Nero Help Installer Base (Nero Help Installer Base DLL)
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CognitecConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Cognitec Connector
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NeroSecurDiscViewer.exe - Nero SecurDisc Viewer (Nero Application for SecurDisc)
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AdvrCntrProxy.dll - Nero Core Components (AdvrCntrProxy)
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DeviceConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Move it plug-in
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Blu-rayPlayer.exe - Nero Blu-ray Player
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DotNetAppLauncher.dll - DotNetAppLauncher (.net application launcher)
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NeroAudioRip.exe - Save Audio Tracks
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DesktopClientLib.dll - DesktopClientLib
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Burn.Model.dll - Nero Kwik Media (Nero.Framework.Burn)
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Burn.UI.dll - BurnUI
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Burn.ViewModel.dll - Burn.ViewModel
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DeviceManager.dll - DeviceManager
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DeviceMonitor.dll - DeviceMonitor
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DeviceOperations.dll - DeviceOperations
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DeviceSync.dll - DeviceSync
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FaceScanner.dll - FaceScanner
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FileScanner.dll - FileScanner
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FileSystemWatcher.dll - FileSystemWatcher
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FolderScanner.exe - Folder Scanner
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IndexingManager.dll - IndexingManager
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KwikFileWatcher.dll - NTFS File Watcher Core
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KwikFileWatcherService.exe - NTFS File Watcher Service
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KwikFileWatcherServicePS.dll - NTFS File Watcher Service Proxy/Stub
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KwikMedia.exe
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KwikMediaUpdater.exe - KwikMediaUpdater
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MainAppCommunicator.dll - Communication Bridge
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MediaHub.Core.dll - MainApplication
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MediaHub.DataModel.dll - DataModel
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MediaHub.Main.exe
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MediaHub.Sdk.dll - MediaHubSDK
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MediaHubBurnSDK.dll - MediaHubBurnSDK
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MediaLibrary.dll - MediaLibrary
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MiniHub.exe - Nero MediaBrowser
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MiniHubStub.dll - MiniHubStub
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MovieWizardLibrary.dll - MovieWizardLibrary
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MediaBrowser.exe - Nero MediaHome
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MediaHome.exe
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MediaHome.Wpf.dll - MediaHome.Wpf
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Medialib.dll
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SlideShw.exe - Nero SlideShow (Slideshow application)
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BackItUp.exe - Nero BackItUp
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NBCore.exe
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NBSFtp.exe
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NBSync.exe
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NBVSSTool_x32.exe
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NBVSSTool_x64.exe
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NeroBRServer.exe - NeroBRServer (Nero Background-rendering Server)
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NeroExpress.exe - Nero Express
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MovieWizard.Interop.dll - MovieWizard
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NANotify.exe - Nero Update (Nero Update UI)
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BD_NeDTSHDDec.dll - Nero Suite (NeDTSHDDec)
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NASvc.exe - NeroUpdate
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NeroVision.exe - Nero Video
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Gracenote.Interop.dll - Gracenote
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NMDllHost.exe - NMDllHost (OutProc server for DLL loading)
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NMTvWizard.exe - TV Wizard
Behaviors exhibited
3 Autoplay Handlers
- KwikMedia.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11VCDMovieOnArrival' 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.
- NeroExpress.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroExpress12LaunchNE' with the ProgID of 'Nero.Express.12.AutoPlay' and the action verb 'LanchNE.
2 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'.
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'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| 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?
You can uninstall Nero 12 Essentials from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Nero 12 Essentials, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Nero 12 Essentials.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 79%
Win 7 (SP1) 21%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
78.72% |
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| Windows 7 |
21.28% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
34.04% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
29.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.15% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.45% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
5.32% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.13% |
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Geography
54.37% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
| Brazil |
54.37% |
| United States |
43.69% |
| France |
0.97% |
| United Kingdom |
0.97% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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Common models |
| Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
30.11% |
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| Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
17.20% |
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| Equus Computer Systems No... |
11.83% |
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| Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
8.60% |
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| Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
7.53% |
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| Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
4.30% |
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About Nero AG
Nero is a software company best known for its burning software, Nero Burning ROM.
Publisher URL: www.nero.com