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Nero 8 • Frequently Asked Questions

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In order to keep the size of the download file small, help files have been excluded from this version. You can download help files in your own language from:
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The standard installation of Nero 8 does not automatically install InCD.
Follow the step below to install InCD.
In Nero StartSmart click on the Nero StartSmart logo in the left corner at the bottom and select:

  • Toolbox

  • Nero ControlCenter

  • Setup

  • Modify


Go through the "Nero Installation Wizard", the application InCD can now be installed by a right-click on the InCD option.
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Please check the following points if Nero does not accept your serial number:

  • Make sure that the latest update of your Nero version is installed.

  • Make sure that you're not having any typing errors.

  • Make sure that the correct Nero version is installed on your PC.


You cannot install Nero 9 using a Nero 8 serial number. Nero serial numbers are structured as follows:
Nero 9/Nero Move it/Nero BackItUp 4/Nero MediaHome 4: 9Mxx-xxxx-xxxx-… or 2Mxx-xxxx-xxxx-…
Nero 8: 1K2x-xxxx-xxxx-… or 2K2x-xxxx-xxxx-…
Nero 7: 1Cxx-xxxx-xxxx-… or 4Cxx-xxxx-xxxx-…
Nero 6: 1Axx-xxxx-xxxx-…
Nero 5: 15xx-xxxx-xxxx-…

If Nero does not accept your Nero serial number, please contact our Customer Service team providing your Nero serial number as well as a proof of purchase.
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It's likely that installation problems are caused by a previous version which is or was installed on your system. If you are experiencing any download problems please download the Nero Cleantool from our website and use it for removing all Nero files from your computer. After that proceed to install the latest available update for your Nero version.

If you will still experience problems please contact our technical support and provide the following information:
• Send a screenshot which shows the exact error message you get.
• Send the installation log files by using our GetSupportFiles tool.

Download the tool GetSupportFiles and perform the following steps:

Extract the zipped file on your hard drive using WinZip or WinRAR. Start the tool by double-clicking on the EXE-file. Once the tool ran successfully, you will find a file called "NeroSupport.cab" on your desktop. Please attach the file "NeroSupport.cab" to your e-mail.

The following information will be collected in the NeroSupport.cab:
Nero Infotool, Nero log files (including installer log files), Nero Registry Keys, MSInfo, DXDiag
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I have purchased a Nero 8 serial number
Enter your serial number as follows:
Launch Nero StartSmart and open Nero ControlCenter.
To do so, double-click the Nero StartSmart icon on your desktop.
• Nero StartSmart will open.
Click the Nero StartSmart icon in the left corner at the bottom and select ToolboxNero ControlCenter.
Nero ControlCenter will open.
If you do not have a shortcut to Nero StartSmart on your desktop, open Nero StartSmart as follows:
Click Start to open the Windows start menu.
Then select All Programs -Nero 8- Nero ToolKit – Nero ControlCenter.
• Nero Control Center will open.
Click the Licence icon on the left side and then the Add button.
• The Nero ControlCenter window will open.
Enter your Nero 8 serial number into the input field and click the Add button.
• The Nero trial version is changed into the full version of Nero 8.

I have purchased a Nero 7 serial number
Enter your serial number as follows:
Launch Nero StartSmart.
To do so, double-click the Nero StartSmart icon on your desktop.
If you do not have a shortcut to Nero StartSmart on your desktop, open Nero StartSmart as follows:
Click Start in the Windows® Start menu.
Then select Programs-Nero 7 Premium-Nero StartSmart
• Nero StartSmart will open.
Click the "Nero" logo in the upper left corner of the Nero StartSmart window.
• The Nero ProductSetup will open.
Click the Licence icon on the left side and then the Add button.
• The Nero ProductSetup window will open.
Enter your Nero 7 serial number into the input field and click the Add button.
• Your Nero trial version is changed into the full version of Nero 7.

I have purchased a Nero 6 serial number
Enter your serial number as follows:
Launch Nero StartSmart.
To do so, double-click the Nero StartSmart icon on your desktop.
If you do not have a shortcut to Nero StartSmart on your desktop, open Nero StartSmart as follows:
Click Start to open Windows® Start menu.
Then select Programs-Nero 6Nero StartSmart.
Nero StartSmart will open.
Click the Nero logo in the upper left corner of the Nero StartSmart window.
Nero ProductCenter will open.
Click the Serial Number tab to see the entered serial number.
The entered serial number is displayed.
Please delete the present Nero serial number using the red sign beside it, and add your personal serial number by clicking the Add button.
The Nero trial version is changed into the full version of Nero 6.
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