When I was starting Nero Components I always saw some strange Network activity. So I decided to track down which component sends data.. and what is the exact data..
This Was "%PROGRAMFILES%\COMMON FILES\NERO\SHARED\NL3\NeroPatentActivation.exe"
and it sends your CD-key.. to Nero's "License Check" servers..
Well I think that it is rights violation.. 1st they say after purchase, to do not show Key to Anyone, even to Neros Staff.. then they send your key, which could be easily catched up and Decryted.. They are little b.a.s.t.a.r.d.s..
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So.. My solution will be simple as peace of cake..:
Disconnect from the internet
Install Nero
register with your Licensed key
restart (if needed)
Press Start-Run.. type in the following txt
"%PROGRAMFILES%\Common Files\Nero\Shared\NL3" (with Inverted commas)
The Folder "NL3" will be opened, Find there file Called "NeroPatentActivation.exe"
rename it to "NeroPatentActivation.exe.bak" (or you can simply delete it.. DONT FORGET TO BACK IT UP 1st)
Now Create new Folder and name it "NeroPatentActivation.exe" (without Inverted commas)
Enjoy
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I think that everybody will agree with me, that such Violations could not be allowed.. Thanks for reading..
Alternatively you could just block "NeroPatentActivation.exe" with your firewall.. but you know.. firewall may crash.. and app may be opened at that time.. and That could cause unnecessary data leak..
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Here you are some screen Shots of new Nero.
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1. Overall everything except for the NeroSmartSmart looks the same.. (quite weird.. Windows GUI Emulation.. Pff)
2. Speed is back again.. (for those who remember Nero 6, and using Nero 7)
3. Interface looks more complete, everything where it should be
4. 4/5.. I liked it
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for detailed information on "WHATS NEW?"go to Neros Home Page ..
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