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

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to Apps.
  3. Click Installed apps.
  4. Search for Atom, then click ⋮ (three dots) → Uninstall → Uninstall.

Method 2 – Uninstall Atom via Control Panel

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:
appwiz.cpl
  1. 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

  1. Open Command Prompt.
  2. 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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