Which activation option should I choose?

Applies to:

Users who activate a Nero subscription while the same product is already active in their Nero Account.

Why am I seeing this dialog?

You’re activating a product that is already available in your Nero Account.

Instead of automatically extending your existing subscription, Nero Start now lets you choose how you would like to use your new activation code.

You have two options:

Extend an existing subscription
Use on another device

Option 1: Extend an existing subscription

Choose this option if you want to extend your current subscription.

Your activation code will be added to one of your existing subscriptions, and the expiration date will be extended.

For example:

Current subscription:

Expires: July 10, 2026

After activation:

Expires: July 10, 2027

If your account contains multiple subscriptions for the same product, Nero Start selects the subscription that expires first by default. You can also select a different subscription by choosing Change subscription.

Best for:

You want to continue using the same subscription.
You don’t need another product license.
You want to extend your subscription period.

Option 2: Use on another device

Choose this option if you want to create a separate product license.

Your activation code will become a new subscription in your Nero Account instead of extending an existing one.

Since most Nero products are licensed for 1 PC per license, this option is useful if you want to use the product on another PC.

For example:

Your account currently contains:

Nero Platinum Suite (expires July 10, 2026)

After choosing Use on another device:

Nero Platinum Suite (expires July 10, 2026)
Nero Platinum Suite (expires July 10, 2027)

Each subscription can be used on its own licensed PC.

Best for:

You want to use Nero on another PC.
Another family member or colleague will use a separate license.
You don’t want to extend your current subscription.

Which option should I choose?

If you want to…	Choose…
Continue using the same license for a longer time	Extend an existing subscription
Create another license for a different PC	Use on another device

Can I change my choice later?

No.

Once the activation code has been used, the selected option cannot be changed.

Please review your choice carefully before selecting Activate Now.

Get things done faster with Nero Quick Actions

What is Nero Quick Actions?

Nero Quick Actions helps you start common media tasks without first figuring out which Nero application to use.

Go to Nero Start > Quick Actions and either:

Drag and drop your files — Nero analyzes the file type and suggests suitable apps and actions.
Choose a task — select what you want to do, such as rip an audio CD, burn a disc, create a slideshow, or edit a video.

QuickStart then guides you to the right Nero application for the job.

Why use Quick Actions?

If you have several Nero applications installed, you may know what you want to do, but not necessarily which app you need.

Quick Actions makes this easier:

Start with your task, not the app — tell Nero what you want to do and let it find the right tool.
Save time — launch common tasks directly from Nero Start.
Discover what Nero can do — browse tasks by category and find useful features you may not have used before.
Get the right app — if a required Nero app is not installed yet, Nero Start can guide you to install it.

Start with your files

Already have the files you want to work with?

Open Nero Start > Quick actions.
Drag your video, audio, image, disc image, or supported project file into the Drag & drop files to start area.
Nero QuickStart checks your files and shows suitable actions.
Choose what you want to do.
Nero Start opens the appropriate Nero application so you can continue.

For example, drop a video file to quickly find options for editing, converting, playing, or enhancing it.

Start with a task in Quick Actions

You don’t need to add files first.

Under Popular tasks and Common tasks, simply select what you want to do.

You can browse categories such as:

Rip & Burn · Edit & Convert · Nero AI · Manage & Play · Backup & Optimize

Select a task such as Rip Audio CD, Burn Data Disc, Create slide show, or Edit Videos, and Nero Start will take you to the appropriate Nero application.

What if the required Nero app is not installed?

QuickStart can also recognize when the Nero application needed for a task is not currently installed.

In this case, Nero Start will guide you to install the required app before you continue.

If the required application is not included in your current Nero product, Nero Start may show you an available upgrade option.

Quick tip

You don’t need to remember which Nero application handles each file type or task.

Just start with your files or what you want to do — QuickStart helps you find the right way forward.

What is an Extra Device License?

Applies to:

Users who want to use their Nero products on more PCs with the same Nero Account.

What is an Extra Device License?

An Extra Device License allows you to use your Nero Account on one additional PC without signing out another device.

Normally, every Nero product has a maximum number of PCs that can be signed in at the same time.

For example:

Most Nero products: 1 PC
Nero TuneItUp Pro (3 PCs): Up to 3 PCs

If the number of signed-in PCs exceeds the allowed limit, you will see the Device Limit Reached dialog.

You can then choose to:

Sign out of one or more existing PCs to free up a device.
Purchase an Extra Device License (available if your Nero Account contains a Nero Platinum product).
Purchase Nero Platinum first if you don’t already own it. After that, you can also purchase Extra Device Licenses.

What do I get with an Extra Device License?

After purchasing an Extra Device License:

One additional PC can sign in to your Nero Account.
All Nero products in your Nero Account are available on that PC.
You no longer need to sign out another PC to use the new device.

Which product features can I use?

An Extra Device License does not include any Nero products or premium features by itself.

Instead, it allows the additional PC to use the products already available in your Nero Account.

For example:

If your account includes Nero Platinum and Nero AI Video Upscaler PRO, both products can also be used on the additional PC.
If one of these product licenses expires or becomes inactive, its premium features will no longer be available on any PC, including those covered by an Extra Device License.
Once the product license becomes active again, the corresponding features are automatically restored on all authorized PCs.

Is the Extra Device License permanent?

Yes.

The Extra Device License is a lifetime license and permanently increases the number of PCs that can use your Nero Account.

However, it does not replace or extend your product licenses. Premium features are available only while the corresponding product license is active.

How to uninstall Nero apps in batch?

What is “batch uninstall”?

Batch uninstall means removing multiple Nero apps in one action, instead of uninstalling them one by one in Windows.

How do I batch uninstall Nero apps in Nero Start?

Open Nero Start.
Go to My products.
Open Uninstall & Cleanup.
Choose the option that best fits your situation:
- I installed a newer Nero version: Remove older Nero versions you no longer need while keeping the latest one.
- I need to free up disk space: See which Nero apps and content use the most space and safely remove what you don’t need.
- I just want to remove selected apps: Custom mode—manually choose specific Nero apps or components to uninstall.
Open the details view and click Uninstall for the items you want to remove.
Wait for the process to finish. If prompted, restart your PC.

How do I remove old versions quickly?

In Uninstall & Cleanup, select I installed a newer Nero version.
Click Uninstall for the items you want to remove and confirm.
If you want to remove everything listed, select Remove all.

Tip: Keeping only the latest version helps reduce clutter and avoids confusion.

How do I free up disk space fastest?

In Uninstall & Cleanup, select I need to free up disk space.
Review the list.
Uninstall apps you no longer use — especially older versions that take up space.

How do I remove specific apps?

In Uninstall & Cleanup, select I just want to remove selected apps.
Select what you want to remove:
- Choose one or multiple apps from the list, or
- Use filters (for example: Old versions) and sorting (for example: Size or Install date) to narrow it down
Click Uninstall and confirm

Can I reinstall later?

Yes. You can reinstall your Nero apps anytime from Nero Start.

How to move your Nero products to a new PC?

Applies to:

Users replacing, upgrading, or moving to a new Windows PC.

Can I use my Nero products on a new PC?

Yes.

Since Nero 2020, you usually only need to install Nero Start (or reinstall your Nero product) on the new PC and sign in with the same Nero Account used for purchase or activation.

Your available products should appear automatically under Account > My products.

For older versions before Nero 2020, you need to install the product installer manually.

Recommended checklist before moving

On your old PC

Before changing PCs, we recommend:

Save all Nero projects
Copy your videos, photos, music, and other project files
Backup your important media folders
Copy your Nero MediaHome library to an external drive. We recommend including all media content.
Make sure you know your Nero Account email address and password
Optional: uninstall Nero after migration is complete

Important:

Do not delete your Nero Account when moving to a new PC. You need the same account to access your purchased products, active subscriptions, Nero Credits, and purchase/activation history on the new PC.

On your new PC

After setting up your new PC:

Install Nero Start or your Nero product
Sign in with the same Nero Account
Install your Nero applications
Copy your projects, media folders, and personal files to the new PC
Reconnect media folders or paste the copied MediaHome library if needed

How do I install Nero on the new PC?

Install Nero Start or your Nero product on the new PC
Open Nero Start
Sign in with the same Nero Account used previously
Go to Updates > Installs
By default, Latest version is selected. You also can switch to All to view all available versions
Install your available Nero applications

Notes:

- Download the latest Nero Start installer from here.
- Find all your products and installers in your online Nero Account here.
- Download installers for old Nero versions here.

Move your data by application

Nero MediaHome

What should I move?

Nero MediaHome library and its content.

Copy the library from old PC to external drive

Connect an external drive with enough free space
Open Nero MediaHome > Options > Library Copy > Copy Library
The Nero MediaHome Library Copy & Paste Wizard opens automatically and Copy tab is by default selected.
Select the external drive as the copy destination
We recommend enabling Include all content
Start the copy process
Click Finish when the process is finished

Result:

A folder named Nero MediaHome Library Copy will be created on the external drive.

Restore the library on the new PC

Connect the external drive to the new PC (the drive containing the Nero MediaHome Library Copy)
Open Nero MediaHome > Options > Library Copy, you will see the library copy information
Select Paste Library
Nero MediaHome Library Copy & Paste Wizard opens automatically in the Paste tab
Confirm the correct copy drive (source drive)
Select the paste drive (destination drive)
Start the paste process
Select Finish when the process is completed
Start Nero MediaHome. Your media library shall now be fully restored on the new PC.

Nero Video

What should I move?

Nero Video project files (.nvc files)
Source videos, photos, and music

Important

Projects may still reference media files stored on the old PC. If files were moved, Nero Video may ask you to locate them again.

Please click the Browse button and navigate to the correct file location on your new PC.

Best practice

We recommend copying project folders together with all related media files and keeping the same folder structure whenever possible.

Nero BackItUp

What should I move?

Existing backup files
Backup destination drives or folders

Recommended

Create your backup jobs again on the new PC to ensure all paths are correct.

Should I uninstall Nero from the old PC?

Yes, if you no longer use the old PC.

Quick Summary

New PC setup in 4 easy steps:

Install Nero Start
Sign in with your Nero Account
Install your Nero apps
Copy your projects media files and MediaHome library.

If you need help, please contact Nero Support and include your order details and product information.