Hourglass won't stop blinking?

Question

this started about a week ago. the hourglass next to my mouse blinks constantly unless i'm over a link or text. i've run adaware and in depth virus scan (NOD32) but nothing was found. I cleaned out all the temp internet files and cookies. nothing makes it stop. does anyone have any advice? seems to me like it's probably a virus, but if it is my virus software isn't picking it up, and it's definately up to date. i'm running windows xp media edition. if any more info is needed to help please let me know. i'll do the best i can to supply it. thanks!!!

Answer 1

i agree with the task manager thing also get spybot search and destoy superantispyware and ccleaner for your registry these are free programs in case yours missed a virus no one antivirus program gets everything these have work very good for me i use the weekly

Answer 2

Can you click Ctrl/Alt/Delete simultaneously to bring up the Task Manager, then look on the processes tab for the name(s) of anything that's eating up your CPU?