How to remove Atomic error

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Atomic.exe file information

The process belongs to the software Atomic Clock Sync by Chaos Software Group, Inc.

Description: File Atomic.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 524,288 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 289,792 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. There is no information about the maker of the file. Program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The file is not a Windows system file. Atomic.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"Atomic.exe" can run at start up. Atomic Clock Sync - synchronizes your computer's time with the NIST time server

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as Atomic.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the Atomic.exe 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

Atomic Clock internet time setting program
Bruce

I beleive it has to do with the Atomic Clock Sync program to keep your computer's clock correct.
Patty (further information)

WorldTimeServer.com provides the worlds most accurate and complete list of local times, each location is precisely adjusted for their individual daylight savings time rules.
Bill (further information)

This program will connect to one of the time servers operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States, and will compare the time of your computer with the time on the servers operated by the NIST.
Christian Roberts (further information)

The program which I have that has a name for Atomic.exe is an atomic clock program, harmless, unless you have another program under this name..... then noone knows, but in my case its safe
andrew

Summary: 4 users think Atomic.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless.

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