How to Uninstall Atom v1.60.0 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide
Below is a step-by-step guide to uninstall Atom v1.60.0 on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Step 1: Uninstall Atom
Follow any one of the methods below:
Method 1 – Uninstall Atom via Windows Settings
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to Apps.
- Click Installed apps.
- Search for Atom, then click ⋮ (three dots) → Uninstall → Uninstall.
Method 2 – Uninstall Atom via Control Panel
- Press Windows + R.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
appwiz.cpl
- Find Atom, then right-click and select Uninstall.
Step 2: Cleanup After Uninstall
Delete the following leftover folders (if they exist):
%APPDATA%\atom\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\atom\ %USERPROFILE%\.atom
Note: You may need to enable “Hidden items” in File Explorer to see these folders.
Step 3: Verify Uninstallation
- Open Command Prompt.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
atom
If Atom is fully uninstalled, you should see the following message:
'atom' is not recognized as an internal or external command
That’s it! Atom has been successfully removed from your system.



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