Should I remove Nero 7 Essentials?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #653
United States Rank #1,517
Reach 1.0302%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.67 days
668.80 days >
Average installed length: 351.40 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.03.1357 |
0.93% |
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| 7.03.1353 |
0.01% |
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| 7.03.1342 |
0.02% |
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| 7.03.1312 |
0.04% |
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| 7.03.1303 |
11.29% |
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| 7.03.1257 |
0.01% |
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| 7.03.1244 |
0.08% |
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| 7.03.1189 |
0.61% |
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| 7.03.1188 |
0.88% |
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| 7.03.1169 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.1152 |
2.58% |
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| 7.03.1151 |
0.66% |
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| 7.03.1130 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.1084 |
1.45% |
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| 7.03.1055 |
2.45% |
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| 7.03.1054 |
0.37% |
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| 7.03.1037 |
0.01% |
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| 7.03.1013 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.1009 |
0.56% |
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| 7.03.0996 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.0995 |
0.06% |
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| 7.03.0993 |
0.27% |
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| 7.03.0992 |
0.00% |
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| 7.03.0976 |
0.58% |
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| 7.03.0966 |
0.13% |
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| 7.03.0934 |
1.35% |
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| 7.03.0920 |
5.63% |
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| 7.03.0918 |
1.86% |
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| 7.03.0853 |
0.01% |
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| 7.03.0839 |
0.24% |
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| 7.03.0826 |
0.06% |
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| 7.03.0824 |
1.98% |
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| 7.03.0821 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.0816 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.0772 |
0.06% |
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| 7.03.0694 |
0.00% |
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| 7.03.0669 |
0.12% |
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| 7.03.0665 |
0.11% |
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| 7.03.0647 |
0.07% |
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| 7.03.0637 |
0.05% |
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| 7.03.0620 |
0.04% |
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| 7.03.0618 |
0.01% |
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| 7.03.0611 |
0.05% |
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| 7.03.0581 |
3.44% |
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| 7.03.0579 |
0.03% |
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| 7.03.0570 |
0.23% |
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| 7.03.0546 |
1.87% |
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| 7.03.0504 |
0.05% |
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| 7.03.0497 |
0.10% |
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| 7.03.0390 |
0.01% |
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| 7.03.0341 |
0.00% |
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| 219 versions |
Other programs by Nero AG
Nero 7 Essentials
What is Nero 7 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 7.03.1303, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 50 files and is usually about 1.5 MB (1,570,312 bytes).
Nero 7 Essentials 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\Nero 7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{66B6D13A-9CC1-417D-B6F2-58AA539D1033}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.5 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Nero 7 Essentials
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AudioPluginMgr.dll - Audio Plugin Manager (Audio plugin manager)
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NeroMediaCon.dll - Nero Media Converter (Nero Library)
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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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DVDREALLOC.DLL - DVD Reallocation Library
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Equalize.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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ISOFS.dll
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KARAOKE.DLL - Nero Karaoke DLL
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MMC.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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NeroCmd.exe - NeroCmd - NeroAPI Command Processor
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NeroCOM.dll - Nero COM Module
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neroDB.dll
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NeroErr.dll
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NeroNET.dll - NeroNET Network Library
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neroscsi.dll
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NeRSDB.dll
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NeVCDEngine.dll
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newtrf.dll
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TMPVImporter.dll
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uCDCopy.dll
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ucdr50s.dll
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uCDROM.dll
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UDFImporter.dll
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uDVDRealloc.dll - DVDRealloc DLL
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uEqualize.dll
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em2v.dll - Nero Suite (Mpeg-2 Video Decoder)
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NeEm2a.dll - Mpeg-2 Audio Encoder
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LLS.dll - LLS-API
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- nero.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'NeroAutoPlay2RipCD' with the ProgID of 'Nero.AutoPlay2' and the action verb 'PlayCDAudioOnArrival_RipCD.
Scheduled Task
- nero.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{20C0C1E2-573E-4E97-887B-CC371C5C7595}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- nero.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe'.
How do I remove Nero 7 Essentials?
You can uninstall Nero 7 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 7 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 7 Essentials.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 8 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #653
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
58.03% |
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| Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.12% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.60% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.54% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.13% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.40% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.98% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.52% |
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Geography
23.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
23.71% |
| India |
9.79% |
| Brazil |
9.14% |
| Germany |
7.33% |
| Canada |
4.03% |
| France |
3.57% |
| Iran |
3.09% |
| Indonesia |
3.06% |
| Italy |
2.92% |
| United Kingdom |
2.55% |
| Australia |
2.28% |
| Israel |
1.71% |
| Netherlands |
1.47% |
| Poland |
1.39% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
21.08% |
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| Dell |
18.84% |
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| Acer |
18.26% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.57% |
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| Intel |
8.73% |
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| ASUS |
7.10% |
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| Medion |
2.96% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.88% |
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| Lenovo |
2.77% |
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| Toshiba |
2.40% |
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| Samsung |
2.14% |
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| Sahara |
1.27% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.04% |
|
| INTEL DG31PR |
3.74% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.65% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.48% |
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| Gigabyte G31M-ES2L |
2.76% |
|
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.70% |
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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