How to remove AMINIT error

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AMINIT.dll file information

The process Altiris App Metering Init or Application Metering Init belongs to the software Altiris eXpress Metering Agent or Altiris Application Metering or AMInit.dll or Application Metering Agent or Altiris Application Metering Agent by Altiris Inc or Altiris, Inc.

Description: AMINIT.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows XP is 61,440 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. AMINIT.dll is not a Windows core file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs). Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as AMINIT.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the AMINIT.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Part of Altiris - Contains Trojan Horse Generic8.MNS
Art Yender

Application Metering , monitors program usage. No Privacy.
Art Wixson

This is an Altiris file, used for inventory of a PC. Used mostly by corporations to track hardware and software on your pc.
Cam

Summary: 2 users think AMINIT.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think AMINIT.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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