Flashing Icon

Do you see an annoying flashing icon on your computer screen? Listen and learn as our Tech Woes IT pros get rid of the flashing icon.

A flashing icon

usually is just a program that wants your attention. For example, you could be installing a program, and need to give it permission to continue. Flashing iconFrequently, the offending program is hiding behind an open window on your screen. In fact, if you simply click on the flashing icon, the program should come out in the open. Other times, the flashing icon is a reminder of an upcoming appointment. Likewise, just click on the icon, to see what it wants. So, as you see, getting rid of this annoyance is usually not difficult.

Following is a transcript

of a person with a flashing icon and a goof-ball tech support person. As is my policy, I have changed the names to protect the guilty. Any resemblance to real life situations is purely coincidental. Or is it? Perhaps, it is a little bit of both. I hope you enjoy my goofy attempt at geek humor.   I welcome you to express your opinions and share your frustrating experiences in the comments below.  If you enjoyed this post, please feel free to share it with others. Thank you for stopping by.  Craig Herberg

Unhelpful tech support guy: Technical support.  How may we humiliate you?

Unsuspecting tech woes victim: There is a flashing icon in the lower right corner of my computer screen.

Unhelpful tech support guy: How long has it been there?

Unsuspecting tech woes victim: For a couple of days.  It’s really driving me crazy.

Unhelpful tech support guy: This is a common problem.

Unsuspecting tech woes victim: Can you help me fix it?

Unhelpful tech support guy: Yes.  Put a small piece of duct tape in the lower right corner of your computer screen.

Unsuspecting tech woes victim: Will that fix the problem?

Unhelpful tech support guy: Of course.

Unsuspecting tech woes victim: Thank you. You don’t know how upset I’ve been over this.

Unhelpful tech support guy: I’m always glad to help.  [Aside] I can’t believe I get paid for doing this.

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