What does the atieclxx.exe file do?
The atieclxx.exe process is also known as AMD External Events Client Module and is a part of AMD External Events or, as the case may be, Advanced Micro Devices. This software is produced by AMD (www.amd.com). An outdated or faulty version of atieclxx.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- AMD External Events Client Module has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- AMD External Events Client Module has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- atieclxx.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module atieclxx.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about atieclxx.exe AMD External Events Client Module
atieclxx.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Atieclxx.exe is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows\System32.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 760,432 bytes (6% of all these files), 820,544 bytes as well as 44 other variants.
The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The original file was created by Microsoft. The file itself can therefore be considered trustworthy.
Atieclxx.exe is capable of track other applications as well as log keyboard entries.
For this reason, 9% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A atieclxx.exe file has a 17% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. In this case, the file size is usually 453,632 bytes (17% of all these files), 393,216 bytes as well as 22 other variants. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The atieclxx file is not part of the Windows operating system. It has been digitally signed by Microsoft itself to guarantee its authenticity.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves atieclxx.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about atieclxx?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
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How to uninstall AMD External Events or Advanced Micro Devices
To remove AMD External Events Client Module from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate AMD External Events or Advanced Micro Devices in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if atieclxx.exe (AMD External Events Client Module) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of AMD External Events Client Module. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: AMD External Events Client Module or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or atieclxx.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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