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pulsating pointer

Very recently on my laptop, my pointer is acting strange. It goes from the normal pointer to one with a busy sign (hourglass) next to it every second, and then changes back again. Like its counting the seconds. Even when I have nothing running.

Any ideas what is causing this?

Thanks

staggs28

Jonvee

You may have a virus or Malware ..
You could try downloading and running this free version of Ewido anti-malware.
Update first, then scan in Safe mode:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Then you could try these free virus scanners, as no one scanner can guarantee finding & fixing everything.
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Jonvee

You're probably already running a virus scanner? Suggest temporarily disabling it before running the online virus scanners above, to prevent interaction.

staggs28

ASKER

How do I scan in safe mode? Downloaded the first of your suggestions.

Jonvee

Starting your computer in Safe mode ...

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406

eveljkov

If you already have a virus scanner, it may be performing a scan and that's why your cursor is changing. Open up task manager, switch to processes, see what's using your CPU the most. My bet is its a virus scan.

staggs28

ASKER

I tried all of you sugestion and nothing worked. I've just noticed however what is causing the problem. I had a sony memory stick in the inbuilt card reader. When I took it out the pulsating stopped. I put it back in and no problems as of yet. I'll keep this question open a couple of days if things reappear. Thanks for you help!

Jonvee

Glad you appear to have found the problem. If it doesn't recurr, you may wish to retrieve your points. Thanks.
You could check this link under the heading "Closing Questions":
https://www.experts-exchange.com/help.jsp#hi70

Then, ask for a refund posting a 0 points question here:
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