Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
| 5.4.24.100 |
1.89% |
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| 5.4.21.100 |
28.30% |
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| 5.4.13.100 |
5.66% |
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| 4, 1, 0, 1 |
5.66% |
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| 4, 1, 0, 0 |
9.43% |
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| 3, 2, 3, 2 |
16.98% |
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| 3, 2, 3, 1 |
20.75% |
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| 3, 2, 3, 0 |
1.89% |
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| 3, 0, 0, 1 |
1.89% |
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| 2, 1, 0, 15 |
1.89% |
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| 2, 1, 0, 5 |
5.66% |
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ShowTime.exe
Nero ShowTime by Nero AG (Signed)
| Version: | 3, 2, 3, 1 |
| MD5: | 24aabee9675c36b68801c71fc0959964 |
| SHA1: | e223c25ec68cf81171b3f05fd05317cb13c6f1e4 |
| SHA256: | 0c953886daef437b69bb3370fcd665368be74675d05c8563127d118fe51e46cc |
Overview
showtime.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It configures an autoplay handler withing explorer.exe named NeroAutoPlay7PlayAudioCD that will launch the program automatically. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Nero 7 Ultra Edition published by Nero AG, Nero 7 Essentials from Nero AG and Nero 7 Essentials by Nero AG. The file is digitally signed by Nero AG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | showtime.exe |
| Publisher: | Nero AG |
| Product name: | Nero ShowTime |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\nero\nero 7\nero showtime\showtime.exe |
| File version: | 3, 2, 3, 1 |
| Size: | 4.6 MB (4,820,992 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Nero AG |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, June 21, 2012 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 7.1 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“Nero 7 Ultra Edition now offers both the PC and TV media management experience for a complete digital media solution. With over 18 new and updated applications in one powerful software suite, Nero 7 Ultra Edition is truly the perfect addition to your digital home.”
Nero Essentials is a basic version of the Nero's regular programs, such as its CD burning software, according to Nero. Usually, hardware manufacturers include Nero Essentials so users have the bare minimum necessary to use their hardware. Nero Essentials only comes bundled with a new computer and pre-installed.
“Nero Premium is a multimedia software suite that lets you capture, convert and consume your movies, music and photos for the best home entertainment experience. Nero was built to support Windows 8 and is optimized for widescreen (16:9 and 16:10) displays. Unlike other multimedia suites that are loosely connected, with Nero 12 it is fast and easy to achieve the results you want by working seamlessly across the applications in the suite. ...”
Nero Multimedia Suite is a popular software suite for Microsoft Windows by Nero AG. Nero includes Nero Burning ROM, Nero Express, Nero DiscSpeed, Nero Video, Nero Recode, Nero BackItUp, Nero Wave Editor and various other disk authoring, video authoring and data backup untiliies as well as audio editing tools. The suite's name "Nero" is followed by its major version number. The most commonly available versions of Nero are the OEM suites,...
“Nero 7 provides you with everything you need to complete your digital media tasks on your PC or on your TV. This award-winning software provides you with over 20 applications in ONE solution with ease of use and cutting-edge technology.”
“With Nero BackItUp, it’s a cinch to disaster-proof your important data. Schedule a routine backup of files, folders or your entire PC and choose from a huge range of supported devices.”
Behaviors
Autoplay handlers
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
- Handler name 'NeroAutoPlay8PlayDVD'
- Handler name 'NeroAutoPlay8PlayAudioCD'
- Handler name 'NeroAutoPlay9PlayDVD'
- Handler name 'NeroAutoPlay9PlayAudioCD'
- Handler name 'NeroAutoPlay7PlayDVD'
- Handler name 'NeroAutoPlay7PlayAudioCD'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.51% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.96% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.32% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
7.55% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.89% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
1.89% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.89% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 32.08% of Nero ShowTime.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
42.86% |
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| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
12.50% |
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| Intel |
7.14% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.36% |
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| Sony |
3.57% |
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| Acer |
3.57% |
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