What is atom.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify atom.exe as malware.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with atom.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

atom.exe descriptions

Atom.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Atom.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—mainly C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalMail.RuAtomApplication.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 13,179,660 bytes (45% of all occurrences), 1,462,968 bytes, 1,456,824 bytes or 1,375,928 bytes.;The program has no file description. The program is not visible. Atom.exe is digitally signed. The file is not a Windows core file.;Atom.exe is able to manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 77% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;In case of problems with atom.exe, you can also visit the www.github.com support page or uninstall Atom from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.