Should I remove Nero MediaHome Free?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,868
United States Rank #6,235
Reach 0.1405%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.27 days
302.85 days >
Average installed length: 159.13 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 17.0.00600 |
4.87% |
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| 17.0.00500 |
4.26% |
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| 16.0.03300 |
3.29% |
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| 16.0.02900 |
1.95% |
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| 16.0.02800 |
9.57% |
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| 16.0.01700 |
7.36% |
|
| 16.0.01600 |
1.16% |
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| 16.0.01500 |
13.07% |
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| 16.0.01100 |
0.22% |
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| 16.0.01000 |
2.56% |
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| 16.0.00800 |
2.71% |
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| 16.0.00700 |
5.74% |
|
| 15.0.04700 |
9.89% |
|
| 15.0.04100 |
2.20% |
|
| 15.0.04000 |
0.11% |
|
| 15.0.02900 |
6.14% |
|
| 15.0.02800 |
1.91% |
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| 15.0.02500 |
0.11% |
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| 15.0.02400 |
4.80% |
|
| 15.0.02200 |
0.47% |
|
| 15.0.01900 |
0.32% |
|
| 15.0.01800 |
5.38% |
|
| 15.0.01000 |
0.47% |
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| 15.0.00900 |
4.33% |
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| 15.0.00700 |
1.91% |
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| 15.0.00100 |
5.20% |
|
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Nero MediaHome Free
Overview
Nero MediaHome Free is a program developed by Nero AG. The most used version is 16.0.01500, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 main program executable is Patch.exe. The software installer includes 62 files and is usually about 630.08 KB (645,206 bytes). KwikMediaUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 26% of users of Nero MediaHome Free come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.nero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Nero\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{113B00AE-953B-4C3A-AD13-20F02661E146}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 630.08 KB
Files installed by Nero MediaHome Free
| Program executable: | Patch.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Nero\Patch.exe |
| MD5: | 6361751c82f6b7e4fdc59db5d5f5d90d |
Additional files:
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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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CognitecConnector.Interop.dll - Nero Cognitec Connector
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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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DesktopClientLib.dll - DesktopClientLib
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BRWizard.exe - Nero MediaHome (Backup & Restore Wizard)
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Burn.Model.dll - 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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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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KwikMedia.exe - Nero MediaHome Compatibility
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KwikMediaUpdater.exe - KwikMediaUpdater
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MainAppCommunicator.dll - Communication Bridge
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MediaBrowser.exe - Nero MediaBrowser
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MediaHome.exe
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MediaHome.Wpf.dll - MediaHome.Wpf
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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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Medialib.dll - MediaLibrary
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MediaLibrary.dll
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MiniHub.exe - Nero MediaBrowser Compatibility
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MiniHubStub.dll - MiniHubStub
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SerialHelper.exe - Nero MediaHome Store Activator
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UpgradeInfo.exe - Upgrade Information
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UpgradeInfoKM.exe
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MovieWizard.Interop.dll - MovieWizard
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NANotify.exe - Nero Update (Nero Update UI)
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NASvc.exe - NeroUpdate
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NASvcPS.dll - NeroUpdate PS
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SolutionExplorer.dll
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Gracenote.Interop.dll - Gracenote
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NMDllHost.exe - NMDllHost (OutProc server for DLL loading)
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Nfx.Oops.exe - Nfx.Oops
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ABServer.dll - AirLink (AirLink server)
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BurnAPI.Interop.dll - BurnAPI
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AppFormatCOM.Interop.dll
Behaviors exhibited
3 Autoplay Handlers
- MediaHome.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11BluRayOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'OpenWithNeroKwikMedia11' and the action verb 'open.
- KwikMedia.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'KwikMedia11VCDMovieOnArrival' 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.
4 Scheduled Tasks
- KwikMedia.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{30199570-5861-4797-844A-31FCCBD1B012}' (runs on registration).
- MediaHome.exe is scheduled as a task named 'DLNAStreamServerS-1-5-21-4208230928-2836373107-3574143593-1001'.
- MediaBrowser.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{EB5C1F69-F37B-44ED-8C3B-5561B70E7D23}' (runs on registration).
- KwikMediaUpdater.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F686C2B9-A5E7-4E11-9F6F-F6F36246ED1F}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- MediaHome.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named DLNAStreamServerS-1-5-21-3135250918-1090166799-2610848778-1001.
Service
- NASvc.exe runs as a service named 'Nero Update' (NAUpdate).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| NASvc.exe |
| Memory: | 10.69 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003290541% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00000828% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00032078% | |
| Switches/sec: | 5 | |
| NMDllHost.exe |
| Memory: | 9.75 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0010155169% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00020820% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00080731% | |
How do I remove Nero MediaHome Free?
You can uninstall Nero MediaHome Free 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 MediaHome Free, 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 MediaHome Free.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #3,868
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.09% |
|
| Windows 10 |
46.12% |
|
| Windows Vista |
2.27% |
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| Windows XP |
1.52% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.25% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
13.56% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
13.42% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.01% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.68% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.49% |
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Geography
25.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
25.86% |
| Germany |
23.39% |
| Italy |
7.33% |
| United Kingdom |
6.30% |
| France |
5.70% |
| Canada |
2.97% |
| Spain |
2.67% |
| Brazil |
2.57% |
| Australia |
2.00% |
| Netherlands |
1.87% |
| Belgium |
1.53% |
| Austria |
1.13% |
| Sweden |
0.83% |
| DK |
0.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
22.22% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
18.35% |
|
| Acer |
16.84% |
|
| Dell |
12.66% |
|
| ASUS |
8.92% |
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| Medion |
7.59% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.01% |
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| Samsung |
3.29% |
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| Lenovo |
2.91% |
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| Intel |
1.20% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
6.13% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
5.35% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.46% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.14% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750 |
2.83% |
|
| TOSHIBA Satellite C660D |
2.52% |
|
About Nero AG
Nero is a software company best known for its burning software, Nero Burning ROM.
Publisher URL: www.nero.com