Repair Atibtmon.Exe Error

5 Parts:

Terminate Malicious Process

Delete the Malicious File Atibtmon.exe

Set Up Registry Configurations

Change Power Plan Settings

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If you're getting an atibtmon.exe error on your system, it is likely infected. Clean your system using an Antivirus program. After cleaning the system, delete all malicious Registry entries, infected cookies & temporary files using Reginout System Utilities.

The file is classified as a malicious item. Before you delete the file and its registry entries, it is important to stop the process first.

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   For Windows 8.1/ 8

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   1. Press Windows Key + X.
   2. Select "Task Manager".
   3. Click "More details" icon.
   4. Click "Details" tab.
   5. Right click "atibtmon.exe" and select "Open File Location".
   6. Do not close the window, just minimize it temporarily.
   7. Restore "Task Manager" again.
   8. Right click the same process, select "End Task".

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   For Windows 7/ Vista

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   1. Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
   2. Type "MSCONFIG"
   3. Click OK.
   4. Click "Startup" tab.
   5. Uncheck the startup item that executes the atibtmon.exe file.
   6. Note down the file path.
   7. Click Apply | OK.
   8. Restart your computer.

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After successfully terminating the malicious process it's time to delete malicious file.

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   For Windows 8.1/ 8.

    

   1. Open the file containing malicious file. (Refer Step # 5 under Terminate Malicious Process section)
   2. Delete the file.
   3. If you couldn't locate the atibtmon.exe file, use Windows Search feature:  
      1. Open File Explorer.
      2. Press F3 key and type the file name on upper right corner.

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   For Windows 7/ Vista

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   1. Double click My Computer icon.
   2. Open the folder containing infected file. (Refer Step # 6 under Terminate Malicious Process section)
   3. Delete the file.
   4. If you couldn't locate the atibtmon.exe file, use Windows Search feature:  
      1. Click Start, type the file name "atibtmon.exe" in Search Box at the bottom of the Start Menu.

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Delete Other Random Infected Files

There are other random infected files too. Follow the procedure given below to delete them.

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   For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista

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   1. Open File Explorer in case of Windows 8.1/ 8.
   2. Open Windows Explorer in case of Windows 7/ Vista.
   3. Open the following locations and delete random files:  
      1. Locations:

         • C:\Users\Vikas\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe

         • C:\Users\Vikas\AppData\Local\Temp

         • C:\Windows\Temp
   4. Random File Names:  
      1. random.exe
      2. random I.exe (I is integer; represents a random file number, say random 1.exe, random 5.exe)
   5. Exit File Explorer/Windows Explorer.
   6. Restart your computer.

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Here are tips and tricks to modify your computer's settings:

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   For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista.
    
   1. Press Windows Key + R.
   2. Type "RegEdit" and click OK.
   3. Delete random string values from the Registry:

      •  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Random '.exe' 

      •  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Random' 

      •  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings 'CertificateRevocation' =Random 
       

      1. •  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\Random.exe 
   4. Exit out of the screen.
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