Startup program entry details:

Nero MediaHome (NeroMediaHome.exe)

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Description:

Older version of Nero MediaHome, which is a UPnP AV (Audio/Video) Media Server. This allows your computer to link up you other home entertainment electronic devices (ie, televisions, stereos) to create a unified media centre, sharing media files such as MP3's and videos

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKCU\Run
• Name: Nero MediaHome
• Data: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero MediaHome\NeroMediaHome.exe"

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): NeroMediaHome
• Startup Item (Vista/7): Nero MediaHome
• Command: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero MediaHome\NeroMediaHome.exe"

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: Nero MediaHome
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero MediaHome\NeroMediaHome.exe"

Log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Nero MediaHome] "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero MediaHome\NeroMediaHome.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Nero MediaHome] "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero MediaHome\NeroMediaHome.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Nero MediaHome] "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero MediaHome\NeroMediaHome.exe"

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\<various>
• File properties "Description": Nero MediaHome
• Purpose: Media server
• Program disable option: Options → deselect "Automatically start Nero MediaHome when computer is turned on"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: Nero AG
• Product(s): Nero Burning ROM, Nero Essentials
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER

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