Ghost processes?

I just happened to bring up the Windows Task Manager in the "Processes' tab. I noticed 3 or 4 processes named "notepad.exe ". Down in the task bar the only applications there were a few Netscape windows and the WTM. Why would those notepad processes be there?

 

I did "end task ", and they did go away. I have made up my own sort of message reminder system. I just run schedule tasks that run a notepad file. After I read the message I close the notepad file. I'll bet they were from a couple of those, but sheesh, the process from a little app like notepad doesn't go away when you close the app???

 

Keep your eye on it!

See this:
http://www.auditmypc.com/process/notepad.asp

Mike

 

Good idea Mike.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=notepad.exe+virus