To improve the appearance of the OS, a large number of software. Various packages of visual components make it possible to change the interface, repeating more new version systems. There are programs that do not completely change the interface, but only its individual components - the transparency of windows, appearance start button or mouse cursor display.

How to change the mouse pointer?

This change will make the appearance of your operating system more personalized and spice it up a bit. If you are using Windows 7, you can replace the familiar appearance of the cursor in two ways: through personalizing your computer or through the control panel.

Change the mouse pointer through personalization

On desktop right click mouse, open the dialog box and select "Personalization". In the section on the left, we are interested in "Changing Mouse Pointers". Let's move on to this section.

This tab contains all the schemes that are installed on your computer. Choose a new pointer display from the options and confirm the changes. The cursor will immediately change to the new one you just selected. If you want to undo the changes, select the default theme - Windows Aero. Experiment with all the cursors that are included with Windows 7. You can try large black mouse cursors instead of the usual white ones.

Change the cursor through the control panel for Windows 7

Everything is simple here. Go to Start → Control Panel → Mouse and perform the manipulations described above.

To be honest, the standard set of pointers is very gray and miserable, there is nothing interesting there. Your best bet is to download a set of custom mouse pointers and use them. You can download them by typing in any search engine the query " windows cursors 7". Note that .ani cursors are animated, while .cur cursors are dead. After you find and download the set you like (archive with the .cur extension), unpack and copy it to a folder with standard set C:WindowsCursors.

On the "Pointers" tab in the settings list, select "Main Mode" and click the "Browse" button. The C:WindowsCursors folder opens into which you previously copied the new cursors. Select the pointer you like and click the "Open" button.

By watching how the pointers change, you can change the display of all or just the ones you like. After all the manipulations, you must save the new scheme. Click "Save As", write the name of the scheme and click "OK".

Pointer - an arrow with which the user interacts with programs and files. Depending on the action performed, it can take on a different form (about 15 in total). A hand on hover, an hourglass on idle, and so on. On Windows 10, there are several built-in color schemes available for the cursor. All of them are divided into systemic, large, huge. Additionally, it can be changed to only perform certain actions (background, help, wait). Next, we will look at how to change the mouse cursor on Windows 10.

You can change the appearance of the pointer on Windows without using third-party software. For this:

1. Open "Start" and click on the gear icon, or type "Settings" in the search box and launch the application in the "Best Match" section.

1. In the window that appears, find the category " Special abilities» and click on it with the left mouse button.

1. Here, in the list on the right, find the line "Mouse". After that, options will appear on the left side of the screen. Choose a color and size from the available options.

All changes made will be saved automatically as soon as you close the Options window.

This method is suitable if you want to quickly increase or decrease the cursor, change the color. For finer tuning, use the method described below.

Through the control panel

If you want to change not only the main pointer, but also its other types, then on the computer, follow these steps:

1. Left-click on the "Start" menu and enter "Control Panel" in the empty field. Select "Classic App" from the list that appears. It will be at the very top under the inscription "Best Match".

1. In the window that opens, the viewing modes "Small Icons" or "Large Icons" are possible. To do this, click on the "View" button and select a convenient way for you to display the controls. Find and click on the line "Mouse" to go to the next step.

1. A new window will open where you can configure the mouse configuration, change the cursor, its movement speed. To change the appearance, go to the Pointers tab.

1. The current display scheme will be shown here. If you wish, you can change it to one of the available ones. Depending on the type of OS edition, their number may differ. Click on "Scheme" and select the one you like from the drop-down list. All changes will be displayed in the "Settings" field. Therefore, you can see how the cursor will look for different situations (idle, special selection, etc.).

1. Optionally, you can change the cursor only for specific cases. For example, leave the default arrow, but change the "Help Selection" (or any other). To do this, in the "Settings" field, click on the one you want to edit, and click "Browse".

1. A list will appear with all available icons in .ani, .cur format. Click on the one you like and click "Open". After that, the information will be updated in the "Settings" field. In a similar way, you can reassign the display type for each situation. Then click "Apply" to save your changes.

1. To save the created scheme, click "Save As", enter a name for it and click on the "OK" button. After that, you can find it in the list of available ones.

You do not need to restart your computer for the change to take effect. The cursor will change immediately after you close the current window. To return the default icons, it will be enough to go back to the mouse properties and select "None" or "Default" for a specific type of pointer in the list of color schemes.

An interesting fact: there are two types of pointers: .cur - standard, static images; .ani - animated (can glow, blink, etc.).

Custom Cursors

If you do not like the built-in pointers, then you can create your own or download ready-made ones. Through the Oformi website, you will get free access to a huge library of icons for Windows 10 (and other versions). For this:

1. On the main page of the resource, click on the "Cursors" section and find "For Windows" in the drop-down list.

1. Here you will see a list of topics available for pointers. They can be sorted by popularity, attendance and other indicators. Click on the one you like to read more about it.

1. On the opened page you will see properties, comments, rating. Click "Download" to start downloading files.

1. Unzip the downloaded archive to any location on your hard drive. After that you will be able to set custom icons for your cursor. Through the control panel, open the properties of the mouse (as described in the instructions above). Here, go to the "Pointers" tab and in the "Settings" field, select the icon you want to change, and click "Browse".

1. In the window that opens, specify the directory into which the archive with the downloaded images was unpacked (in our example, this is the desktop, but you can mark any other place). Select the icon you want to put and click "Open". After that, it will immediately appear in the "Settings" field.

1. Click "Apply" to save all changes made.

Note that this way you will have to manually set icons for each pointer type. You can't change them all at once.

How to create and set your own pointer

You can create your own cursor using standard tools. For example, through Paint (you can use any other photo editor). For this:

1. Save the resulting image in .png format. Convert it to .cur or .ani with any online converter (we used https://convertio.co/en/). Download the file you just created with Paint.

1. After that, you can set the resulting image as a pointer. You can do this through the control panel, mouse properties (as in the instructions above). To do this, select the downloaded .cur file through the "Browse" button and click "Open".

The custom cursor can be any size and color. But we recommend setting it within 128x128 pixels and using a transparent background.

You can create a unique cursor not only using standard Windows Tools, but also through third-party software. The most popular program is ArtCursors. It can be downloaded from the official website

1. Click "File" - "Save as" to save the finished result.

The file will be saved to the specified directory already in the .cur format, so you won't have to convert it separately. It will be enough just to install it as a new one through the control panel.

Results and comments

Now you know how you can change the default pointer view on Windows 10, create and upload your own image. This can be done using the built-in tools of the operating system. But if you want to set a unique picture or draw your own, then it is better to download special software for this.

Video instruction

The mouse is the device with which we control the cursor. The user moves it on the table, and the sensors transmit information about the change in position to the pointer, which repeats everything on the screen. cursor is determined by the schema that is currently in use. Can I change You probably noticed that usually the cursor is a white arrow. But sometimes, for example, during loading and after it, as well as at other times, it changes.

What is a cursor?

V windows view this element depends on the processes that occur in the system. Here are some examples of how the mouse pointer changes:

• when operations are performed, it represents an arrow;
• when performing any processes, a ring will appear near it that rotates;
• if you work with drawings, then it can become a cross.

Changing the look

The mouse pointer can be different, the totality of its images is a diagram. In the settings you can change it, there are also all the options that are assigned to different processes of the system. The user has the right to stop at those that he likes best. Just be aware that the cursor will return to its original form if you switch to a new desktop theme. When you select a specific scheme, you do not need to allow the mouse pointer to change.

There is such a possibility. Let's see how to change the schema. The default is "Windows Aero".

1. Go to "Start", then to "Control Panel", there you will see "Mouse".
2. Next, a window will open, you will see the "Pointers" tab.
3. It contains the current scheme. It will depend on how the mouse pointer looks. Here you can choose something else. Use the "Delete" button to remove the scheme, but this only applies to custom options. By the way, you can make more detailed changes, which is very convenient.

Creating Your Own Cursors

How to make your own mouse pointers for Windows? It is possible to create individual themes, saving an unlimited number of custom schemes.

By the way, you can configure mouse pointers for Windows 7 through a request in the main menu. Press the keyboard key "Win", a menu will open, in the search field, enter "mouse". In the list that will be displayed, find the link about changing the appearance of the cursor, then you need to click on it. Now you know how easy it is to change computer mouse pointers.

If you are tired of the standard look of the mouse cursor, then let's change it. To do this, we will consider two methods: using standard cursors and downloaded ones. The usual white, small cursor can be pretty annoying. Especially if you have vision problems, I recommend that you increase the size of the labels and put the mouse cursor in a more voluminous one.

Standard cursors are those provided by your operating system. That is, you will not need to search for anything on the Internet and download. And downloaded ones are those that you download from sites and can install.

Let's take a closer look at how to change the mouse cursor on Windows 7

To start, run the command " Toolbar» - « Mouse". I recommend that you immediately set the display of shortcuts in the toolbar " small icons».

The " Mouse properties". In it, go to the tab " Pointers».

Here you will immediately see the sections " Scheme" and " Setting».
In chapter " Scheme” there is a drop-down list with a large number of names of possible “kinds” of cursors. You need to open this list and select one of the options. In simple terms, "Schemes" are folders in which cursors of the same type are stored.

In chapter " Setting» presents a list of visual changes of cursors from one scheme or another. You can view it using the scroll wheel. That is, all variations of the cursor when performing a particular operation: background mode, text selection, resizing windows, moving, etc.

You probably already understood that first you need to choose one of the schemes. Next, see in the "Settings" section how it will look, and then click the " Apply".

Now let's look at how to install downloaded cursors. For example, I downloaded cursors from the first site in the search results search engine Yandex. I would like to note that almost all sites have cursors, so first unzip them using .

A window will open in which we need to find the folder in which the previously downloaded pointers are located. Select any cursor you like and click "OK".

Thus, you can try a large number of possible colors, shapes of mouse cursors and choose the one you like.

Many people like variety and originality, and PC users are no exception. In this regard, some users are not satisfied with the standard appearance of the mouse cursor. Let's see how to change it to Windows 7.

You can change the cursor pointers, as well as perform most other actions on the computer, in two ways: using third-party programs and using the built-in capabilities of the operating system. Let us consider in more detail the possibilities of solving the problem.

Method 1: CursorFX

First of all, let's look at methods using third party applications. And we will start the review, probably, with the most popular program for changing the cursor - CursorFX.

1. After downloading the installation file of this program, you should install it. Activate the installer, in the window that opens, you will need to accept the agreement with the developer by clicking "Agree".



2. Next, you will be prompted to install an additional software product. Since we do not need this, uncheck the box next to the inscription Yes and press Next.



3. Now you should specify in which directory you want to install the application. By default, the installation directory is the standard folder for placing programs on the disk. C. We recommend that you do not change this parameter and click Next.



4. After clicking on the specified button, the application installation procedure will be performed.



5. After its completion, the CursorFX program interface will open automatically. Go to section "My Cursors" using the left vertical menu. In the central part of the window, select the form of the pointer you want to set, and click "Apply".



6. If simply changing the shape does not satisfy you and you want to fine-tune the cursor to your preferences, then go to the section "Parameters". Here by dragging the sliders in the tab "View" you can set the following settings:
   • Hue;
   • Brightness;
   • Contrast;
   • Transparency;
   • The size.



7. In the tab "Shadow" the same section by dragging the sliders, it is possible to adjust the shadow cast by the pointer.



8. In the tab "Parameters" you can adjust the smoothness of the movement. After setting the settings, do not forget to press the button "Apply".



9. Also in the section "Effects" You can select additional scenarios for displaying the pointer when you perform a specific action. For this, in the block "Current Effects" select the action on which the script will be executed. Then in the block "Possible Effects" choose the script. After selecting, press "Apply".



10. In addition, in the section "Pointer Trail" You can choose the trail that the cursor will leave behind when moving around the screen. After choosing the most attractive option, click "Apply".

This way of changing cursors is probably the most varied of all the pointer changing methods presented in this article.

Method 2: Create your own pointer

There are also programs that allow the user to draw the cursor he wants. Such applications include, for example, RealWorld Cursor Editor. But of course, this program harder to master than the previous one.

1. After downloading the setup file, run it. A welcome window will open. click Next.



2. Next, you need to confirm your agreement with the license terms. Set the radio button to position "I Agree" and press Next.



3. In the next window, check the box next to the item "Support translations via language packs". This will allow you to install a set of language packs along with the installation of the program. If you do not perform this operation, the program interface will be in English. Click Next.



4. Now a window opens where you can select a folder to install the program. We advise you not to change the basic settings and just click Next.



5. In the next window, it remains only to confirm the launch of the installation procedure by clicking Next.



6. The installation process of RealWorld Cursor Editor is in progress.



7. After its completion, a window will appear informing you of successful completion. click Close ("Close").



8. Now launch the application in the standard way by clicking on its shortcut on the desktop. The main RealWorld Cursor Editor window opens. First of all, you should change the English-language interface of the application to the Russian-language version. For this, in the block "Language" click "Russian".



9. After that, the interface will be changed to the Russian version. To start creating an index, click on the button "Create" in the side menu.



10. A window for creating an index opens, where you can choose which icon to create: a regular one or from an already prepared image. Let's choose, for example, the first option. Highlight an item "New Cursor". In the right part of the window, you can select the size of the canvas and the color depth of the created icon. Next click "Create".



11. Now, with the help of editing tools, you draw your icon, following the same drawing rules as in a regular graphic editor. After it is ready, click on the floppy disk icon on the toolbar to save it.



12. The save window opens. Change to the directory where you want to save the result. You can use the standard location folder for storage Windows Pointers. So it will be more convenient to set the cursor in the future. This directory is located at:

    C:\Windows\Cursors

    In field "File name" arbitrarily give your pointer a name. From the list "File type" select the desired file format option:

    • Static cursors (cur);
    • Multilayer cursors;
    • Animated cursors, etc.

    Then apply OK.

The pointer will be created and saved. How to install it on a computer will be discussed when considering the following method.

Method 3: Mouse Properties

You can also change the cursor using the system options through "Control Panel" in mouse properties.

1. click "Start". Go to "Control Panel".



2. Choose a section "Hardware and Sound".



3. Go to point "Mouse" in the block "Devices and Printers".



4. The mouse properties window opens. Move to tab "Pointers".



5. To select the appearance of the pointer, click on the field "Scheme".



6. A list of different cursor appearance schemes opens. Select the desired option.



7. After selecting an option in the block "Setting" the appearance of the cursor of the selected scheme will be displayed in various situations:
   • Basic mode;
   • Help selection;
   • Background mode;
   • Busy, etc.

   

   If you are not satisfied with the presented appearance of the cursor, then again change the scheme to another one, as shown above. Do this until you find an option that suits you.

8. In addition, you can change the appearance of the pointer within the selected schema. To do this, select the setting ( "Main Mode", "Help Selection" etc.) for which you want to change the cursor, and press the button "Overview…".



9. The window for selecting an index in a folder opens. Cursors in the directory Windows. Select the cursor option that you want to see on the screen when setting the current scheme in the specified situation. click "Open".



10. The pointer will be changed inside the schema.

    

    In the same way, you can add curs or ani cursors downloaded from the Internet. You can also install cursors created in specialized graphics editors, such as the RealWorld Cursor Editor we talked about earlier. After the pointer is created or downloaded from the network, the corresponding icon must be placed in the system folder at the following address:

    C:\Windows\Cursors

    

    Then you need to select this cursor, as described in the previous paragraphs.



11. When the resulting appearance of the pointer suits you, then in order to use it, click on the buttons "Apply" and OK.

As you can see, the mouse pointer in Windows 7 can be changed both using the built-in OS tools and using third party programs. The third-party software option provides more room for change. Individual programs allow not only installation, but also the creation of cursors through the built-in graphic editor. At the same time, for many users, what can be done with the help of internal OS tools for managing pointers is enough.