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by dkzgambo

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There is one computer running windows XP on the network which is having a continuous busy mouse pointer blinking.

Last week, i found that the My Computer name was changed to "~" on the desktop and on Start menu. I renamed it back to My Computer.

If I run any application, e.g Word, and then try to open any file using File-Open, the Combobox(Drop down menu) keep flashing and i cant open anything.

I've tried to scan the computer using an up-to-date version of Norton Anti Virus 2004 edition but it does not detect any viruses or threats.

I've also tried turning off system restore,scan, then boot in safemode, scan but still nothing is changing.

I've deleted all .tmp files on the machine in the temp folder.

I also run hardware tests using PC Doctor for windows but still nothing.

Please help as the busy mouse pointer is irritating.

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by dmiddltn

Try this:
Click Start
Click Run
type msconfig
de-check the load startup items
restart and see if that fixes it, then you'll go back into msconfig, and go thru the startup tab one by one to ID which is causing the problem.

by w2ktechman

try going into device manager and uninstalling the mouse. Then re-install it. If it is still happening, try replacing it. If it still happens, try a different kind of mouse, (If you have PS2, switch to USB) and see if it is still happening.

by willcomp

If none of the above work; install, update, and run Ad-Aware SE and Spybot Search and Destroy. Both are available at Download.com. Could be malware but not a virus.

Dalton

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