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Why does my cursor look like a bunch of c's on their side stacked on top of each other.

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bhowsden
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My cursor changed to what looks like several C's stacked on top of each other. This is not the case in other browsers, even on the same sites. It just started, and I have no idea what changed.

My cursor changed to what looks like several C's stacked on top of each other. This is not the case in other browsers, even on the same sites. It just started, and I have no idea what changed.

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FredMcD
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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 30.0.0.134

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

FredMcD
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Hello,

In order to better assist you with your issue please provide us with a screenshot. If you need help to create a screenshot, please see How do I create a screenshot of my problem?

Once you've done this, attach the saved screenshot file to your forum post by clicking the Browse... button below the Post your reply box. This will help us to visualize the problem.

Thank you!

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

cor-el
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Did you try to close and restart Firefox or reboot the computer?

bhowsden
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It is not possible to show the mouse pointer in a screenshot.. at least I haven't ever seen it. Best guess it is a large Caret/text entry. However those options are turned off. I have rebooted my computer, obviously closed and reopened browser. Rebooting will reset the cursor, but shortly after I open my browser, it changes...not immediately, but soon after. I use dual monitors, and the cursor on the other monitor is fine, but will be changed on the monitor the browser was opened on, even when the browser is minimized. The other monitor will be unaffected. If I move the browser to the other monitor, it soon changes too, and both are changed until I reboot.