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Old 09-16-2001, 06:20 AM   #1
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Mouse Pointer doing strange things

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When i move my mouse pointer on my desktop (win98se) the icons appear to 'run away' from it. If I choose to 'Auto Arrange' the icons, they all shuffle around when I move the mouse pointer over them. This does not happen anywhere but the desktop, ie windows are fine.
I suspect it is a virus, but I have no idea what it may be called or how to get rid of it. Th computer still works fine, but it is a pain trying to click something on the desktop when it keeps moving!

Can anyone help, much appreciated in advance.
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Old 09-16-2001, 12:16 PM   #2
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Do a virus scan with the latest definition files. I do believe that you have the W32.Magistr.39921@mm virus.
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Thanks Hal9000, it was the magistr virus (or so it appears). Must keep definitions up to date!
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