02 April 2008

Remove Nero 8 Annoying Activation

Since Nero 8, the developer has created a patent activation system to prevent it being cracked. It constantly connects to Nero server and check if the serial number is authentic or not. If your serial number is not registered (a.k.a. made by keygen), then any program in Nero 8 suite will refuse to run.

Until today, there are three ways to cope with this problem. First is by using ordinary Nero 8 keygen and delete some of the files which Nero used to contact to home server. Here's how todo that:

  1. Download this keygen.
  2. When installing Nero, apply the serial number when asked with the generated from the keygen. If you have installed Nero 8 before, then you have to change your serial number by going to Nero ControlCenter > License > Add.
  3. After Nero 8 is installed, go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nero\Shared\NL3\. There you will find NeroPatentActivation.exe and NeroUpgrade.exe. Delete these files and you're done!
The second method may be easier, you just have extract and to run this script before installing Nero 8 suite. Here's the details how to do that:
  1. After you have downloaded the script, extract Auto3.exe, Install.cmd, and Nero8_2.2.au3 files to any folder.
  2. Copy your Nero 8.2.2 installation files (including the executable) to the same directory where you extract the script.
  3. Run Install.cmd, it will install your Nero 8 suite. After finished installing, you'll have a fully working Nero 8 without activation problem.
The third method is the easiest. You need to go to Nero website at http://www.nero.com, then go to Store > Shop Online. Buy the software! ;-p


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