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What Is AppInit Editor
A program can set so it will get loaded whenever another program is run. This lets it attach itself to every running program and watch and control just about anything that any program running on your computer does!

Most computers don't have anything set to do this. If you're reading this, it means your computer does have some files set to do this.

Legitimate programs (like virus scanners) do use this feature. But a few Scoundrels use this feature too.

The AppInit Editor shows a simple list of the files that are set to do this. When you click one, it shows the details about it in the bottom part of the window. Check to see if the details show it's your virus scanner, or a program you recognize. You should look at them all (or the one) and uncheck any that should not be running.

You can get to the AppInit Editor from the Tools tab, then the Startup Editor button, then the blue * button in the toolbar.