Startup program entry details:

NBAgent (NBAgent.exe)

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Description:

Core task for Nero BackItUp version 4 which provides System Tray access and runs all backup jobs (to hard disk, Network, FTP, CD/DVD) for the files and folders that you specify to either a local folder or Nero Online Backup. Required if you have have any scheduled backups or use the Autobackup feature. Installed as part of both Nero BackItUp & Burn and Nero Multimedia Suite 10

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: NBAgent
• Data: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): NBAgent
• Startup Item (Vista/7): Nero BackItUp
• Command: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart

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

• Name: Nero BackItUp
• Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBAgent] "C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBAgent] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBAgent] "C:\Programmi\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NBAgent] "C:\Archivos de programa\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp\NBAgent.exe" /WinStart

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 10\Nero BackItUp
• File properties "Description": Nero BackItUp
• Purpose: Backup utility
• Program disable option: Right-click on tray icon → deselect "Launch on Startup"
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Nero AG
• Product(s): Nero BackItUp & Burn, Nero Multimedia Suite 10
• 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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