Rotating (moving) Icons

Rotating Icons

Hi, I'm using Windows 98 and the icons on my desktop are swapping places whenever i move the cursor over them. I have 192 MB RAM and have not changed my system settings since the last time the system worked. All of my devices are properly configured and there are no conflicts in the device manager.

 

You most likely have the Magistr virus. Check out this thread and see if it fits your situation here

JohnB

 

not quite

The icons do not physically move, they swap places with other icons whenever the mouse rolls over them (except at the bottom of the screen, where there are fewer icons).

I think it is low memory, but can't be sure since I don't know what the CPU is (there is a manufacturer logo on bootup). I suspect memory because when I was on the computer there was a noticeable delay in between typing text and when it would appear on the screen. Like 1-2 seconds noticeable.

One other thing- this isn't my computer, it is a friend's computer. So if you want to know more system specs it will take a day or two to get them.

edit: added in why I think it's low memory

 

As JohnB suggested...first thing I'd do is rule out a virus.
Perhaps just use a free online scanner such as:
Grisoft
Housecall
Panda
Symantec

And for Trojans.....might I suggest:
Tauscan


Daizy

 

I also stand solidly behind the suggestions by JohnB & Daizy .

BillyBob

 

Ok, well i guess the virus thing worked- that's why I come here for my problems instead of solving them on my own

 

The virus thing?
As in it was a virus afterall?

Daizy

 

ya, as in it was a virus. she said she found 28 virii when she scanned.

 

OUCH!!!!!!

Perhaps introduce her to the free antivirus AVG ? I recently switched one of my computers that was running Norton's...and have had great luck with it.

Daizy