Atom not appearing on Start Menu (or anywhere) on Windows 10 after first install.
Author: mjpierce7590Created Mar 17, 2017Updated Dec 12, 2022
Labelswindowsinstaller
Prerequisites
- [X ] Put an X between the brackets on this line if you have done all of the following:
- Reproduced the problem in Safe Mode: http://flight-manual.atom.io/hacking-atom/sections/debugging/#using-safe-mode
- Followed all applicable steps in the debugging guide: http://flight-manual.atom.io/hacking-atom/sections/debugging/
- Checked the FAQs on the message board for common solutions: https://discuss.atom.io/c/faq
- Checked that your issue isn't already filed: https://github.com/issues?utf8=✓&q=is%3Aissue+user%3Aatom
- Checked that there is not already an Atom package that provides the described functionality: https://atom.io/packages
Description
Atom not appearing on Start Menu on Windows 10 after first install. Atom.exe does not exist anywhere on my system. The program, however, can be uninstalled through the control panel.
Steps to Reproduce
- Download and install Atom
- Acknowledge and close the welcome window
- Go to start menu and wonder why Atom is not there
- Go to C:\\users\me\ .atom\ and wonder why atom.exe is not there
- Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\ and wonder why atom.exe is not there
- Go to Control Panel >> uninstall a program, and wonder why atom.exe is there
- Restart computer
- Repeat steps 3 through 7
Expected behavior: Atom in start menu.
Actual behavior: Atom not in start menu.
Reproduces how often: 100%
Versions
atom does not work on command line. Latest version of Atom installed on 15 March 2017.
Additional Information
I'm using a 2 month old laptop with minimal bloatware. The machine seems to be in pretty good shape.
Source: atom/atom