• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  [ C:\ Program Files\ Miramar\ PC MACLAN\ atmsg.exe ]
• Uses Network:Yes
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The program file atmsg.exe, also known as the utility PC MCLAN Messenger, is related to the Miramar PC/Mac Networking software for Windows NT. The process atmsg.exe is a process that primarily functions as a program launcher of the utility PC MCLAN Messenger. The executable file atmsg.exe supports the Miramar PC/Mac networking software in allowing users to share drives, files, and printers through local area networks.

Basically, the main task of the process atmsg.exe is to launch the PC MCLAN Messenger. This process enables users to send instant messages through local area network connections. The program atmsg.exe automatically starts on Windows Startup, though the user may also operate the process atmsg.exe manually if required.

The atmsg.exe process has a visible window, but is also capable of running in the background. The visible window of the process atmsg.exe is accessible through the Program Files folder and can be located in [%C:\ Program Files\ Miramar\ PC MACLAN\ATMsg.exe]. The atmsg.exe or PC MCLAN Messengers visible window allows users to communicate with other users through LAN connections, wherein the users can send and receive instant messages. This process also allows users to configure the settings of the utility PC MCLAN Messenger.

The process atmsg.exe is not directly associated with the MS Windows operating system, though the process atmsg.exe is proven safe and is an essential part of the Miramar PC/Mac networking software. Termination of the process atmsg.exe may impair other functions of the Miramar PC/Mac networking software or may totally disable the utility PC MACLAN Messenger.

The Miramar PC/Mac networking software houses the process atmsg.exe. The file atmsg.exe and its supported utility PC MACLAN Messenger does not appear to be a security risk, so it is safe to keep atmsg.exe process running within the computers system.

The program file atmsg.exe was designed and developed by the Miramar Systems Inc. for the Miramar PC/Mac networking software. In 2004, the company Miramar Systems Incorporated was acquired by the Computer Associates Inc. (CA).

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.