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mysterious and annoying arrow symbol


Does anyone have any idea what this disembodied arrow symbol is, or why it's hanging around on my desktop? It moves to the edge of the screen when I click on the wallpaper to reveal desktop, hinding in the translucent grey border around the edge of my screen. It then pops back again when I click the desktop again. My sincere wish is that it would disappear forever. Does anyone have any ideas how to remove it?

Mac mini

Posted on Nov 5, 2024 1:57 PM

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Nov 5, 2024 3:18 PM in response to AB2theWhistle

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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