Nero 12 Essentials OEM.a01
What is Nero 12 Essentials OEM.a01?
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 common release is 12.5.00000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 225 files and is usually about 232.31 KB (237,889 bytes). The installed file KwikMediaUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
Nero 12 Essentials OEM.a01 has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
URL: www.nero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Nero\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{9BF0D9FE-9893-4647-81B9-17B7BEA4E6FD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 232.31 KB
Files installed by Nero 12 Essentials OEM.a01
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SolutionExplorerCLI.dll - Nero Solution Explorer CLI Dynamic Link Library
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ImageProcessLib.Interop.dll - Nero Playback Component Dynamic Link Library
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SolutionExplorer.dll - Nero Solution Explorer Dynamic Link Library
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ACME.Interop.dll - Advanced Content Manager & Enumerator
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NeroContentLicenseCheck.dll - Nero Content License Check Library
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NMCDRip.dll - Nero CD Rip Dynamic Link Library
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NeColorCrct.dll - NeColorC Dynamic Link Library
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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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NeroAPIGlueLayerUnicode.dll - NeroAPIGlueLayerUnicode
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InFAudioRippingServer.dll - InFAudioRippingServer (Nero 10 Inline Function AudioRipping Server)
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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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AudioPluginMgr.dll - Audio Plugin Manager (Audio plugin manager)
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DeviceConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Move it plug-in
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NeroMediaCon.dll - Nero Media Converter (Nero Library)
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Blu-rayPlayer.exe - Nero Blu-ray Player
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DriveLocker.dll - Nero AG DriveLocker (DriveLocker)
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ClipartPack.dll - Template Pack Icon
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EffectsBasic.dll
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MenuTemplatePackBasic.dll
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DotNetAppLauncher.dll - DotNetAppLauncher (.net application launcher)
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NeroAudioRip.exe - Save Audio Tracks
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CDCopy.dll - Nero Burning ROM
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cdr50s.dll - Nero Recorder Driver
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CDROM.dll
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DesktopClientLib.dll - DesktopClientLib
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DVDREALLOC.DLL - DVD Reallocation Library
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FatFs.dll - Nero RescueAgent (FatFsDevicePlugin DLL)
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FATImporter.dll
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GENCUSH.dll
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Generatr.dll
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GenFAT.dll
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geniso.dll
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GenUDF.dll
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GenUDF2.dll
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image.dll
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ImageGen.dll
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Iso9660Fs.dll - Iso9660FsPlugin DLL
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KARAOKE.DLL - Nero Karaoke DLL
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Mmc.dll - MmcDevicePlugin DLL
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NeDwFileHelper.exe - Nero Antivirus Helper Application
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NeHDBlkAccess.dll
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nero.exe
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NeroAPI.dll
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NeroAPIEngine.dll
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NeroCmd.exe - NeroCmd - NeroAPI Command Processor
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NeroCOM.dll - Nero COM Module
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NeroErr.dll
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NeroNET.dll - NeroNET Network Library
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NeroRescueAgent.exe
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NeRSDB.dll
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NeVCDEngine.dll
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NtfsFS.dll - NtfsFsDevicePlugin DLL
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Sbc.dll - SbcDevicePlugin DLL
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uCDCopy.dll
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UdfFs.dll - UdfFsPlugin DLL
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uEqualize.dll
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uFATImporter.dll
Behaviors exhibited
6 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.
- Blu-rayPlayer.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroBluRayPlayerOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroBluRayPlayer' and the action verb 'open.
- nero.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroAutoPlay2RipCD' with the ProgID of 'Nero.AutoPlay2' and the action verb 'PlayCDAudioOnArrival_RipCD.
- NeroExpress.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroExpress12LaunchNE' with the ProgID of 'Nero.Express.12.AutoPlay' and the action verb 'LanchNE.
- NeroVision.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroAutoPlay2VideoCapture' with the ProgID of 'Nero.AutoPlay2' and the action verb 'VideoCameraArrival_VideoCapture.
5 Scheduled Tasks
- KwikMedia.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C73A1EA8-CA69-4B6B-9DC0-B356E5EC96A9}' (runs on registration).
- NeroExpress.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BA7E1FE2-0DD8-4332-AAF0-8C5060144F5B}' (runs on registration).
- 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).
- nero.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F18888DB-6236-402B-B6A5-396941749D87}' (runs on registration).
Service
- NASvc.exe runs as a service named 'NAUpdate' (NAUpdate).
Startup File (User Run Once)
- NCC.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'NeroControlCenter' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero ControlCenter\NCC.exe" STARTPAGE=UPDATE.
5 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- KwikMedia.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Programas\Nero\KM\KwikMedia.exe'.
- NeroHome.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero Home\NeroHome.exe'.
- NeroVision.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero Vision\NeroVision.exe'.
- Blu-rayPlayer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero Blu-ray Player\Blu-rayPlayer.exe'.
- nero.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe'.
How do I remove Nero 12 Essentials OEM.a01?
You can uninstall Nero 12 Essentials OEM.a01 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 OEM.a01, 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 OEM.a01.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 97%
Win 8.1 0%
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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 30%
Keep it 70%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
96.95% |
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| Windows 7 |
2.82% |
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| Windows XP |
0.15% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
45.25% |
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| Windows 8 |
31.97% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
13.03% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
1.96% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
1.47% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
1.05% |
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Geography
57.62% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.62% |
| Italy |
6.61% |
| France |
5.86% |
| Canada |
4.96% |
| Germany |
3.57% |
| United Kingdom |
3.44% |
| Netherlands |
1.85% |
| Sweden |
1.78% |
| Australia |
1.35% |
| Taiwan |
1.24% |
| Spain |
1.01% |
| Finland |
0.81% |
| Belgium |
0.76% |
| Norway |
0.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
97.40% |
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| ASUS |
1.41% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.49% |
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| Dell |
0.37% |
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| Lenovo |
0.12% |
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| GIGABYTE |
0.10% |
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| Toshiba |
0.04% |
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| Samsung |
0.04% |
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| Intel |
0.02% |
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Common models |
| Gateway NE56R |
13.45% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote TE1... |
5.34% |
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| Gateway SX2110G |
4.35% |
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| Acer Aspire XC600 |
4.30% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6330_CM6630_CM6... |
3.88% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6870 |
3.58% |
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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