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The hourglass cursor in Windows indicates that the system is busy processing a task. In Windows 7, a persistent hourglass on boot may be caused by background programs or services loading slowly. Users have resolved this by running anti-spyware and cleanup tools like SuperAntiSpyware and CleanMyPC. In Windows Vista, an hourglass appearing every 30 seconds after a fresh install can occur even with no active programs, suggesting a background process or driver issue. Java applications may also trigger an hourglass (egg timer) that freezes the interface until the window is minimized and restored. Troubleshooting steps include checking startup programs, scanning for malware, and reviewing system resource usage.
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    Windows 7 Hourglass (round circle)

    When I boot up windows 7, an hour glass appears. But of late it takes longer and longer for the hour-glass to disappear. I understand that some function/app or otherwise is in the background, possibly loading. How can I find out what is running in the background that the system is trying...
    • germania
    • Thread
    • 64-bit application load background processes boot issues cleanmypc cleanup home premium hourglass performance issues ram slow boot spyware superantispyware system performance system type tips troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Java eternal hourglass (sandbox)

    Hello, I have a Java application. Sometimes an egg timer (sandbox) appears and I can do nothing. But when I minimize the application and then maximize again, then it works. Has an idea?
    • marekmcitp
    • Thread
    • application eternal hourglass issues java maximize minimize performance sandbox user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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    Windows Vista Hourglass randomly pops up every 30 secs

    I just did a fresh re-install of windows vista on my computer and reinstalled the usual programs I use. Now, every 30 seconds or so, even if all programs are closed and computer is not doing anything, the hourglass symbol pops up next to the mouse and stays there for a few seconds. It's getting...
    • Pstyle
    • Thread
    • antivirus clean install core 2 duo hourglass performance spyware system specs technical issues user support windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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