Startup program entry details:

NBKeyScan (NBKeyScan.exe)

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Description:

Nero BackItUp versions 2 thru 4 support the "Push for backup" feature that's implemented on some external hard disks - which enables the user to start a predefined backup by pushing a button on the drive. NBKeyScan is used to scan the peripherals for compatible devices and - if such devices have been found - to communicate between Nero BackItUp and the external hard drive. Installed as part of both stand alone products and Nero digital media suites (CD/DVD burning, authoring, etc)

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: NBKeyScan
• Data: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero BackItUp 4\NBKeyScan.exe"

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): NBKeyScan
• Startup Item (Vista/7): Nero BackItUp
• Command: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero BackItUp 4\NBKeyScan.exe"

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: Nero BackItUp
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero BackItUp 4\NBKeyScan.exe"

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBKeyScan] "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero BackItUp 4\NBKeyScan.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBKeyScan] "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero8\Nero BackItUp\NBKeyScan.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBKeyScan] "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBKeyScan.exe"

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\<various>
• File properties "Description": Nero BackItUp
• Purpose: Backup utility
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Nero AG
• Product(s): Nero BackItUp, Nero 7/8 Burning ROM Ultra Edition
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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