[hardflex]

every time I run Internet Explorer, then close it, it leaves a process running. yesterday when I checked, there were 50 processes running, and about 10 "iexporer" even though the browser itself was closed out. I'm suspecting spyware, so I have updated spybot, and done several online virus scans, but it keeps happening.

I mostly use Mozilla for browsing, and it doesn't happen there. But there have been some things I need to use the Microsoft Browser, unfortunately.

Is this something to worry about? if so, suggestions on how to proceed.