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Hello, for the past few days the hourglass has been appearing quite frequently on my screen, as if it is loading something when there is nothing.

What could be causing this?

Best regards

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    MPMP10 Posted messages 47281 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 937
     

    Hello,

    There are several possible causes, but this could very well be normal at the same time.

    What can I do if the hourglass persists for too long?

    If the hourglass lasts for an unusually long time, it's worth investigating. Check your task manager to see if a specific application is causing the delay. It could be a resource-intensive program or a background process that is hogging resources. Closing unnecessary applications or restarting your computer may help speed things up.

    Does the hourglass always mean something is wrong?

    Not necessarily. The hourglass is more of an indicator that your computer is actively handling a task. It doesn't always mean there is a problem. However, if you frequently experience long waits with the hourglass, it may be useful to check for potential system bottlenecks or resource-hungry applications.

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    1. JCB40 Posted messages 3058 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   479
       

      Thank you for your help

      I should clarify that when the hourglass appears, it is located to the right of the cursor

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  2. Panth33ra Posted messages 23115 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   Ambassadeur 2 362
     

    Hello,

    What version of Windows is your PC running?

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  3. MPMP10 Posted messages 47281 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 937
     
     I should clarify that the hourglass, when it appears, is located to the right of the cursor.

    This is normal.

    You seem to be using a VPN, if I'm not mistaken, if so, try uninstalling it or disabling it.

    Also check in Windows Update if there are any updates being installed or downloaded.

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  4. JCB40 Posted messages 3058 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   479
     

    Windows 11 version 01.31.00

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  6. Panth33ra Posted messages 23115 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   Ambassadeur 2 362
     

    Hello,

    Check the Task Manager, close any unnecessary programs if there are any.

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