How to Install Nero 7 on Windows Vista

The Nero 7 software program allows you to burn DVDs and CDs, and also offers a means to print labels for the discs once they have been burned. Unfortunately, the program does not install properly in the Windows Vista operating system. You can get around the problem by downloading a software update available from Nero if you have Nero 7 already installed and you then upgraded your operating system to Vista. If you don't already have Nero 7 installed and have Vista, you can instead use a "Lite" edition of the program that does not have any installation issues.

Instructions

Previous Install

1. Navigate to the official Nero website (see Resources). Click on the "Support" tab and then click on the "Downloads" link from the drop-down menu that will appear. Click on the button on the right side of the screen that reads "Nero Older Products."

2. Click on the "Update" button inside the box labeled "Nero 7 Downloads." Click on the gray square box with the arrow that reads "Download." Click on "Save File" when a window pops up asking you what action you want to take.

3. Find the folder where you saved the file and double-click on it to start the upgrade process. Click on "Next," then type in your registration key and click on "Next" again.

4. Wait for the upgrade to finish installing, then restart your computer and run the Nero 7 software.

New Install

1. Navigate to a website that offers the Nero 7 Lite edition (see Resources).

2. Click on the "Download" link and then click on "Save File" when a window pops up asking what you want to do. Locate the folder where your downloaded files are saved.

3. Double-click on the installation file and then follow the on-screen instructions that will appear showing you how to install the program.

4. Wait for the installation process to finish, then open the Nero 7 Lite program.

Tips & Warnings

• The Nero 7 program must not be open when you run the update program, or it will not install correctly. You can find your registration key either by looking in the manual that came with the Nero software, or by running the software and then clicking on "Help" and "About Nero 7."

• You have to run the Nero software as an administrator for it to run properly in Vista. To do this, simply click on the Nero 7 desktop icon or "Programs" listing, then choose the option that reads "Run as Administrator."

Resources

• Nero 7 Update Website
• Nero 7 Lite Download Page
• Nero 7 Vista Support Document