The file neropatentactivation.exe is the process file that allows users of Nero applications to activate the patent of selected applications that require this before the functionality is activated. Some Nero applications use features that are developed by third party suppliers, which are patent-protected. Examples are applications that require the use of video formats like mpeg4, .mts, and .m2ts that require a unique patent activation process when used for the first time. The user receives a prompt that acts for the patent activation, which requires Internet connection for the process to be executed. It may be necessary to adjust the firewall settings, lower the security index of the computer, or temporarily disable the security software to enable Nero to make the proper connection and allow the executable file neropatentactivation.exe access to the Internet. The Nero license allows the use of the Nero suite only in one PC, and installing the same suite in another will result to failure in license activation. Activation process requires the use of the Nero software serial number.
How can I stop neropatentactivation.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. neropatentactivation.exe. is used by N/A, If you shut down neropatentactivation.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop neropatentactivation.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as N/A, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is neropatentactivation.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if neropatentactivation.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if neropatentactivation.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that neropatentactivation.exe, belongs to, in this case N/A