Mouse pointer icon

My mouse pointer changes to other icons then does not change back to the default arrow.
It has done this since installing tiger 6 months ago. I discovered if I move the pointer around the dock launch it will randomly get fixed.
Anyone have a suggestion?

Not really sure if this will help, but try moving the Scroll Speed to a slower one.

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