Discussions tagged with #virus on WindowsForum.com often involve users suspecting malware when they notice unusual system behavior, such as unexpected high memory usage by legitimate processes like Notepad.exe. Community members share troubleshooting steps to determine if a process is malicious, including checking file locations, scanning with antivirus software, and using tools like Task Manager or Process Explorer. The tag covers practical advice for identifying and removing potential threats, with an emphasis on verifying whether a suspicious process is actually a virus or a benign system component. Common themes include safe removal methods, permanent fixes, and leveraging built-in Windows security features.
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I'm not sure when this occurred but whenever I open Task Manager, I see notepad taking up my device's ram. I have never seen notepad running in background and I don't think it needs to do so. Is it a virus? If so how can I remove it permanently?