Can you describe the 'little CD icon' ? Do you mean the 'hour glass' which sometines accompanies the mouse pointer, and which turns every now and then ? If so, that means Windows is busy in the background, but you can still carry on working.
How do i get rid of the little cd-icon wich frequently flashes next to my mouse..??? Anybody have a hint?

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