Help Identifying a Strange Icon on My Computer
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TechExplorer42
I noticed a strange icon that randomly appeared on my computer, and I can't interact with it by left or right-clicking. To be safe, I'm running a full system scan using Malwarebytes free version and will update you once that's done. The computer also crashed with a HYPERVISOR_ERROR, and now the icon is gone. Has anyone seen anything like this before?
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If you're concerned about malware, it's great that you're running a scan. In the meantime, you might want to check for any unusual programs or anything running in the background that shouldn’t be there. Just stay cautious until you can confirm everything is clean!
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That HYPERVISOR_ERROR usually means there's an issue with a virtual machine or some emulation feature. The icon you saw might have been a Wi-Fi network indicator. Were you using any virtual desktop setups or sandboxes that could have created that icon? It would help explain what you experienced.
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TechExplorer42: Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely being careful and will check my programs closely after the scan.