The atmfd.exe file can be found in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Since the program is an exe file, it starts every time you start your Windows program. It is associated with Windows 7 and Windows XP programs with a file size of either 1,184,960 bytes [with about 66% chances of being encountered] or 302,080 bytes. The registry key for the atmfd.exe file is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. It is not considered a core file for Windows that is why it is reported by most users to be a threat with a rating of 66% dangerous based on the latest scan results and file reviews. It is referred by other users as the BACKDOOR/IRC with its full path on computer as %SYSDIR%\ATMFD.EXE. The process is said to be encrypted or packed. It performs hijacking by writing on the virtual memory of another process. It auto starts the program or programs upon system start up by adding a registry key referred to as RUN. The process may also delete or terminate other processes.
How can I stop atmfd.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. atmfd.exe. is used by BACKDOOR/IRC, If you shut down atmfd.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop atmfd.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is BACKDOOR/IRC, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as BACKDOOR/IRC, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is atmfd.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if atmfd.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if atmfd.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that atmfd.exe, belongs to, in this case BACKDOOR/IRC