How to remove an AMINIT error

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AMINIT.dll file information

The process known as Altiris App Metering Init or Application Metering Init belongs to software Altiris eXpress Metering Agent or Altiris Application Metering or Altiris Application Metering Agent or Application Metering Agent by Altiris (www.altiris.com).

Description: AMINIT.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/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 73% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to do the following:
1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Altiris Application Metering or Altiris Application Metering Agent)
2) contact Altiris Customer Service
3) update the program to the latest version.

Recommended: Identify AMINIT.dll related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AMINIT.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AMINIT.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

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

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

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

In our situation it's being detected as Trojan.Win32.Agent!IK but i am also 100% positive this is in error as checking the file (versions and binary) it is definately part of the Altiris suite of applications we use onsite.
Terry

Necessary for Altiris Application Metering
Nate

Summary: Average user rating of AMINIT.dll: based on 6 votes with 5 reviews.

4 users think AMINIT.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think AMINIT.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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