What does the multi colored pinwheel mean and how do you get rid of it?

I THINK IT MEANS THE COMPUTER IS TIED UP IN SOME FASHION. OTHER THEN WAITING IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO GET RID OF IT?

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