Background Running Services

Written By Fahad Ahmed

Updated at September 1st, 2023

What are background services?

PureVPN keeps running Atom Service in the background. Background processes are when some processes occur in the background so that vital tasks are taken care of without our direct input

Atom Service is a core component on which PureVPN depends upon and responsible to . Atom Service is a Service program. Stopping and restarting Service programs frequently hangs them and makes them not useable. If service hangs, user may require to restart the system to make it useable. That is why it is recommended to keep the Atom Service running.

How to turn off Atom services?

Well, it is something that is not recommended by PureVPN. Once you turn off the atom service then this will make PureVPN app non-functionable. If you are still looking to turn off the atom services then you can do it by following the steps below 👇

  • Hit Windows + R to open RUN command app
  • Enter Services.msc and hit Enter, it will open Services app
  • Find Atom Service in the list
  • Right click Atom Service and select Stop from the context menu