What is this?

Greg S said:

DarkFang said:

It randomly appears here and there. Like sometimes I won't see it for months and then it just comes out of nowhere.

Since it is listed in the system tray, what does it show the app is under Customize. Click Start Orb, type Notification Area Icons in the Search Box, Click Notification Area Icons and see what it says for that icon.

I'm not sure. It disappeared after I restarted explorer.exe

Anyways, here's the picture.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/z...4/tasklist.png

DarkFang said:

Greg S said:

DarkFang said:

It randomly appears here and there. Like sometimes I won't see it for months and then it just comes out of nowhere.

Since it is listed in the system tray, what does it show the app is under Customize. Click Start Orb, type Notification Area Icons in the Search Box, Click Notification Area Icons and see what it says for that icon.

I'm not sure. It disappeared after I restarted explorer.exe

Anyways, here's the picture.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/z...4/tasklist.png

Next time it shows up in the systray, do as I have suggested. It should tell you what the icon is.

I'm referring to this

Will do. Thanks.

UPDATE: I've got the icon right now. Funny thing is when I try to open up my Windows Live Messenger, it waits a while and closes.

DarkFang said:

UPDATE: I've got the icon right now. Funny thing is when I try to open up my Windows Live Messenger, it waits a while and closes.

The Windows Live Messenger is correct but I'm doubtful as to the icon. Your system tray notification area icons could be corrupted. Notification Area Icons - Reset
Pay close attention to the warning to follow the steps. At first glance, one would think that clearing the reg entries and reboot would work, but it doesn't. Make sure you follow each step.

i own win 7
and quick search on google shows
what is the small magnifying icon mean on windows 7? - Askgetanswer

you must have moved that from start menu