Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

15.0.29.0 0.52%
15.0.17.0 0.52%
4.2.6.100 4.19%
4.2.3.100 14.66%
4.2.3.100 19.90%
4.0.1.102 5.76%
3, 5, 4, 0 1.57%
3, 5, 3, 0 6.81%
3, 5, 2, 0 0.52%
3, 5, 1, 0 6.28%
3, 2, 3, 0 1.57%
3, 1, 0, 0 0.52%
3, 1, 0, 0 5.24%
3, 0, 3, 0 4.71%
2, 10, 6, 4 2.09%
2, 10, 6, 1 1.05%
2, 10, 5, 1 1.05%
2, 10, 3, 2 7.85%
2, 9, 1, 0 4.71%
2, 7, 3, 2 1.05%
2, 7, 3, 2 1.05%
2, 7, 3, 1 3.66%
2, 7, 3, 0 0.52%
2, 7, 2, 0 3.14%
2, 6, 6, 0 1.05%

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Parent process
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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegQueryValueExW, FreeSid, LsaRemoveAccountRights, LsaAddAccountRights, LsaNtStatusToWinError, LsaOpenPolicy, RegCreateKeyW, GetFileSecurityW, GetSecurityDescriptorDacl, GetAclInformation, InitializeAcl, GetAce, AddAce, SetEntriesInAclW, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, SetFileSecurityW, LookupAccountNameW, LogonUserW, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerW, ControlService, DeleteService, CreateServiceW, ChangeServiceConfig2W, OpenThreadToken, OpenProcessToken, RegEnumKeyExW, OpenSCManagerW, OpenServiceW, CloseServiceHandle, QueryServiceConfigW, QueryServiceStatus, SetServiceStatus, RegisterEventSourceW, ReportEventW, CloseEncryptedFileRaw, WriteEncryptedFileRaw, ReadEncryptedFileRaw, OpenEncryptedFileRawW, EncryptFileW, GetUserNameW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegDeleteValueW, RegCloseKey, RegCreateKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, LsaClose, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, CopySid, GetLengthSid, IsValidSid, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, SetSecurityDescriptorOwner, SetSecurityDescriptorGroup, GetTokenInformation, DeregisterEventSource, RegOpenKeyW, RegEnumValueW, LookupPrivilegeValueW, AdjustTokenPrivileges, LsaQueryInformationPolicy, LsaFreeMemory
dbghelp.dll
GetTimestampForLoadedLibrary
kernel32.dll
GetProcessHeap, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, GetCommandLineW, GetModuleHandleW, LoadLibraryExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, SizeofResource, MultiByteToWideChar, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentThread, GetCurrentProcess, CloseHandle, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, lstrcmpiW, GetLastError, RaiseException, lstrlenW, GetModuleFileNameW, FreeLibrary, LoadLibraryW, GetProcAddress, FindFirstChangeNotificationW, WaitForMultipleObjects, FindCloseChangeNotification, FindNextChangeNotification, WaitForSingleObject, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, InitializeCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentProcessId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, GetStartupInfoW, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, GetVersionExA, GetThreadLocale, GetLocaleInfoA, GetACP, InterlockedExchange, CreateSemaphoreW, ReleaseSemaphore, BackupSeek, BackupWrite, BackupRead, SetEndOfFile, DeviceIoControl, SetFilePointer, FindFirstFileW, FindClose, SetLastError, FindNextFileW, GetCompressedFileSizeW, GetLocalTime, SystemTimeToFileTime, FileTimeToSystemTime, LocalFileTimeToFileTime, FileTimeToLocalFileTime, GetVolumeInformationW, GetWindowsDirectoryW, GetSystemDirectoryW, GetShortPathNameW, GetTempFileNameW, DeleteFileW, GetTempPathW, GetLogicalDriveStringsW, CopyFileW, ExpandEnvironmentStringsW, GetVersionExW, MoveFileW, GetComputerNameW, GetFileAttributesW, CompareStringW, GetDriveTypeW, GetDiskFreeSpaceW, CreateThread, CreateEventW, SetEvent, ResetEvent, TerminateThread, ResumeThread, SuspendThread, SetThreadPriority, GetThreadPriority, ExitThread, FormatMessageW, IsBadStringPtrA, IsBadStringPtrW, IsBadReadPtr, IsBadWritePtr, WideCharToMultiByte, CreateFileW, ReadFile, WriteFile, CreateDirectoryW, RemoveDirectoryW, SetFileAttributesW, SetFileTime, GetFileSize, GetGeoInfoW, GetUserGeoID, GetModuleHandleExW
msvcp80.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
netapi32.dll
NetWkstaUserGetInfo, NetApiBufferFree, NetWkstaGetInfo
ole32.dll
CoRevokeClassObject, CoRegisterClassObject, CoTaskMemFree, CoCreateInstance, CoTaskMemRealloc, CoUninitialize, CoInitializeSecurity, CoInitializeEx, CoInitialize, StringFromGUID2, CoTaskMemAlloc, StringFromCLSID, CoCreateGuid, CoUnmarshalInterface, CoMarshalInterface
shell32.dll
SHGetPathFromIDListW, SHGetFileInfoW, ShellExecuteW, SHGetMalloc, SHGetDesktopFolder, SHGetSpecialFolderLocation
shlwapi.dll
SHDeleteValueW, SHDeleteKeyW
user32.dll
GetMessageW, CharNextW, LoadStringW, PostThreadMessageW, DispatchMessageW, FindWindowW, UnregisterClassA
version.dll
VerQueryValueW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW, GetFileVersionInfoW
winmm.dll
PlaySoundW

NBService.exe

Nero BackItUp by Nero AG (Signed)

Remove NBService.exe
Version:   3, 1, 0, 0
MD5:   6d4028d458eaaa1782099750790dc8c9
SHA1:   e18ee1a09c2d3f5efc9661da192cccd9687bc634

What is NBService.exe?

Nero BackItUp is a Windows backup software application that provides both local and network based file backups. With Nero BackItUp & Burn you can create backup copies on demand by manually selecting the files and folders you want to include in them or set the program to do it automatically without user intervention.

Overview

nbservice.exe runs as a service under the name NBService (Nero BackItUp Scheduler 3) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Nero 8 published by Nero AG, Nero 8 Essentials from Nero AG and Nero 8 Essentials by Nero AG. The file is digitally signed by Nero AG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:nbservice.exe
Publisher:Nero AG
Product name:Nero BackItUp
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\nero\nero backitup 4\nbservice.exe
File version:3, 1, 0, 0
Size:833.29 KB (853,288 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Nero AG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, May 10, 2009
Expiration date:Thursday, June 21, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Nero 8
 Nero AG
7% remove
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 8 Essentials
 Nero AG
12% remove
Nero 8 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 Update
 Nero AG
22% remove
Nero Update Manager is a program designed to manage all installed Nero programs on the user's PC and check for and update any new versions of the software if available. This service will run in the background when Windows starts and periodically check for updates.
SecurDisc Viewer
 Nero AG
26% remove
“SecurDisc is the comprehensive, state-of-the-art protection solution for CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, offering multiple levels of protection for data, music, photo and video files. Rest assured that sensitive data is safe with SecurDisc. Burn discs with SecurDisc technology on any optical disc recorder. Secure and enhanced disc protection for important content and confidential data. Protect data against disc deterioration. Receive alert...”
Nero Backup Drivers
 Nero AG
23% remove
These are the drivers the Nero backup service utilizes. Nero Backup Drivers is listed separately in Program and Features in addition to Nero 10, 11, etc.
Nero 12
 Nero AG
10% remove
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 Kwik Media
 Nero AG
21% remove
Nero Kwik Media connects immediately and automatically to all your photos, your music and videos. All photos, videos and music. Organization, playback, sharing and synchronization. Nero Kwik Media is available in three versions with some free apps available for a trial period and some for free. One that includes all the apps with exception of the blue-ray, and the other with all apps including the blue-ray.
Nero 8 Demo
 Nero AG
19% remove
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 SoundTrax
 Nero AG
25% remove
“Nero SoundTrax is the professional application for the production of audio CDs. Instead of simply compiling audio files into a playlist for a CD as before, you can now mix or change the contents of the audio files. A number of wizards are provided to help you copy your records or cassettes to your computer in just a few steps. Thanks to the many templates, even demanding projects are no longer a problem: 5.1. Surround, 7.1 Surround - si...”
Nero WaveEditor
 Nero AG
23% remove
“Nero Wave Editor is a program for editing and recording audio files. The various filtering and sound optimization methods allow you to create individual audio files quickly and easily. It also offers numerous improvement functions for recording from tape or vinyl records. - Non-destructive editing lets you try many options and undo all changes. - A range of audio-processing options gives you complete control over your audio files. - Rea...”
Nero BurningROM 12
 Nero AG
23% remove
Nero Burning ROM 12, commonly called Nero, is an optical disc authoring program for Microsoft Windows by Nero AG. Nero contains a player for DVDs, video files, audio files, an image viewer, and software to assist with production of DVDs and other multimedia content. Nero Burning ROM works with a number of optical disc image formats, including the raw uncompressed image following the ISO9660 standard,
Nero 12 Content Pack
 Nero AG
11% remove
This is part of Nero Creative Packs which include series of Standard and HD animations, transitions for enhancing video editing projects.
Nero 2015 Content Pack
 Nero AG
4% remove
Nero 2015
 Nero AG
1% remove
Nero Info
 Nero AG
8% remove
“Nero InfoTool provides information about the most important features of installed drives, inserted discs, installed software, and much more.”
Nero 2016
 Nero AG
5% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'Nero BackItUp Scheduler 3'
  • 'NBService'
  • 'Nero BackItUp Scheduler 4.0'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00027072%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00022034%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00005038%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:62,522 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:628/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:2.61 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):6.98 MB
Private (minimum):3.2 MB
Non-paged memory:2.61 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:49.51 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):53.57 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.64 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):7 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:2,280/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:205 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:3 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:49 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:2/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:3
12
Handles:116
600
GUI GDI count:4
103
GUI USER count:2
49

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\nero\nero8\nero backitup\nbservice.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:Nero BackItUp Scheduler 3
Display name:NBService
Description:“Nero BackItUp Scheduler 3 is responsible to control all jobs created using Nero BackItUp 3. These jobs can create backups of selected files/folders/partitions or complete hard disk to hard disk, network drive, disc or FTP.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.01%
Microsoft Windows XP 24.86%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.97%
Windows Vista Home Premium 6.36%
Windows 7 Professional 6.36%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.89%
Windows 8 Pro 2.31%
Windows 8.1 1.73%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.16%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.16%
Windows Vista Home Basic 1.16%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.16%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.16%
Windows 8 0.58%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.58%
Windows 8 Release Preview 0.58%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 19.19% of Nero BackItUp.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.98%
ASUS 18.18%
Acer 14.69%
Hewlett-Packard 13.99%
Toshiba 9.79%
GIGABYTE 6.99%
American Megatrends 4.20%
Intel 4.20%
Sony 2.80%
Medion 1.40%
Compaq 1.40%
Packard Bell 1.40%
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