MOM.exe is normally a part of a program called the ATI Catalyst Control Center.
This program comes as part of the video card driver package you get with ATI Radeon video cards or in updates. MOM.exe takes the place of CLI.exe processes in older versions of the ATI drivers, so the program might appear after an update of your ATI drivers
or the installation of a new video card and drivers. The program is generally harmless.
Should I Get Rid of It?:
MOM.exe is an essential element of the ATI Catalyst Control Center’s monitoring software. It should not be deleted. It comes with Catalyst Control Center Installation 7.2 and is an essential process; controlling the ATI video card’s graphics functions. Removing
it will interfere with the proper functioning of your video drivers.
Troubleshooting:
If you are getting MOM.exe error messages, try uninstalling ATI Catalyst Control Center and then reinstalling the software to see if the problem is corrected. Go to the manufacturer’s website and upload the latest version of the driver and Control Center software
for your ATI Radeon video card before reinstalling. This should solve your problem. If it does not, contact the manufacturer for help.
Do I Have to Run MOM.exe?:
You don’t have to run Catalyst Control Center (with MOM.exe) at startup. If you select ATI CCC to be run at startup, a clickable ATI icon will appear at the bottom right of your Windows screen in the system tray. This allows you to quickly change your video
card settings, clone a monitor or otherwise adjust how your video card processes signals from your computer. This can be useful if you frequently stream videos to your television set. ATI CCC can be run manually but will take longer to start up.
Viruses and Malicious Software:
Viruses and other malicious programs can mimic legitimate programs like MOM.exe, and such phony programs can cause real problems for your computer. Often removing malicious software can be tricky and, if done improperly, can cause you even more troubles. If
reinstalling the ATI CCC software driver package doesn't fix your problem, get a good anti-virus/anti-malware software package. Using good protection software not only helps you fix problems you may be having with malicious software, but it can prevent such
problems from ever occurring in the first place.