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Why are the help files missing after I have downloaded Nero?
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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When “Search for updates” was started in Nero ControlCenter, I get the error message: „Update service not available
To solve the problem please proceed as follows:

Please simultaneously hold down the "Windows" key and "R" key.
The window "Run" will open.

Now enter the following command into the input field:

services.msc

The window "Services" will open.


Right click the entry "Nero Update".
(In some cases the entry "Nero Update" is not available. Please select "C:\Programs\Nero\Update\NASvc.exe,-200" in these cases.)
A context menu will open.

Select the entry "Properties"
The window "Properties" will open.


Select "Automatic" in the drop down menu at "Startup type" and click the "Start" button.

Confirm your settings by clicking "OK".

Please note:
If either "Nero Update" nor "NASvc.exe" is listed at "Services", the updater was not installed correctly.
In this case it is necessary to restart the installation and select the component "Nero Update" after choosing a "custom installation".
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“Search for updates” was started in Nero ControlCenter, but there is no progress. What can I do?
Close Nero ControlCenter.
Check your internet connection.
Also check your firewall settings which could block Nero ControlCenter to access the internet.
Reopen Nero Control Center and check for updates again.
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What can I do if Nero doesn't accept my Nero serial number?
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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[ eng ] I purchased the upgrade to Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD. When entering the new upgrade serial number into Nero ControlCenter I get the error message: „unknown product“. What can I do?
Before you enter the new upgrade serial number for Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD, please start Nero ControlCenter for available updates first. All required files will installed by this update and you will then be able to enter your new Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD upgrade serial number into Nero ControlCenter.

Please refer to our HD upgrade instructions.
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