Re: Lower right hand icon display

From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 02/09/04 

Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:12:20 -0600

On Mon, 9 Feb 2004 03:57:43 -0500, Clavin Schwindt wrote:

> I had this "green square" appear along with a total 'freezing' of my
> TaskBar/Quick Launch. Desk Top icons were still operational. My green stayed
> a solid shade and I finally used the power switch to shut down. I, too,
> would like to know what is the cause. CGS
>
> --
> CGS' web site is at:
> www.geocities.com/cgs716ll/index.html
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:OkpN9Xm7DHA.1936@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Try double clicking or right clicking the icon to open the program itself.
> There is not enough information to assist you with what it may be.

Green square? Do you have Task Manager set to "hide when minimized"? This
setting removes the taskbar button and only shows a small square icon next
to the clock Task Manager. A square that is entirely green indicates high
CPU activity. Double click the square to get the Task Manager screen
displayed.

Once Task Manager is up, go to the Processes page. Click the CPU column to
sort the processes according to CPU usage. Take note of the process name
that's running away with your CPU cycles.

If malware or virus, take the necessary steps required to remove it. If
it's software that you normally use, check for updates. If the problem
continues and the application is allowed to run in the background, disable
the startup feature and run it only when needed. 

-- 
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User