The pointer sometimes changes to a circular pointer to indicate that the computer is busy and you must wait until Windows is ready to accept further commands.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A circular pointer often referred to as the "spinning wheel" or "loading circle" is a common indicator used by Windows when the operating system is processing a task or performing an operation in the background. It suggests that the computer is busy and you need to wait until the system is ready to accept further commands.

The Pointer Sometimes Changes to a Circular Pointer to Indicate