Hi all I kept getting this persistent Nero Patent Activation wizard approaching, now since its linked to an EXE file located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nero\Shared\NL3\NeroPatentActivation.EXE, I renamed the file to .BAK. EXE files have to have a link or registry entry to tell them when to execute and have a reference point. I manually altered the Registry to remove all reference to this file. Since then no annoying popup or nag screen has appeared. Simple but effective.
Similar problem here. http://club.cdfreaks.com/f85/nero-7-patent-activation-required-215634/ How about laying out the steps you used, for the next poor soul?
i think it needs the extra serials for plugins, when useing the app some parts work on basic 1 serial install some not... i have say 7/8 loaded to my nero dvd / mp3 plugin etc etc...