Briefly about how to change the mouse cursor on "Windows 7"

Compared to previous operating systems, the current ones are almost perfect, so you can configure them as soon as you want. You can generally transfer everything beyond recognition, and this will concern not only folders, files and other things, but even the cursor.

Few people know, but the cursor can be made personal, which is what people who do not really like everything standard use. In this article, we will talk in detail about how to change the mouse cursor on Windows 7, and without using third-party programs. This article is recommended for beginners using the Windows operating system.

How to swap cursors and mouse pointers in Windows 7

First you need to understand the fact that all cursors can be changed to those that you want, even cursors about an error in the system - they can still be replaced.

Also, if you do not want to create your own cursor using a specific program, then you can download it on the Internet, because there are many sites where you can find a cursor for every taste and color. In the paragraphs below, we will also tell you how to avoid scammers trying to provide you with a virus instead of a cursor.

We also recommend that you pay attention to the fact that in addition to the cursor in the Windows operating system, it is possible to completely style the interface. This is done on the control panel. We recommend you go there and get acquainted with the possible settings. Among them, there is also an energy-efficient mode that contributes to the long-term operation of the computer on battery, as well as a minimalistic mode, due to which the video card is used less and overall performance improves.

Instructions on how to change the mouse cursor on Windows 7:

1. Go to the control panel, set large icons.
2. Among the various parameters, find the "Mouse" button and click on it.
3. You will see a small dialog box, and among the various settings - sub-item "Index".
4. You will see many cursor states, each of which can be customized. You need to click twice on the desired state - "Explorer" opens, in which you can select the cursor with the extension * .cur.
5. Click the "Save" button.

How to change the mouse cursor on Windows 10

As already noted, the Windows operating system itself can become what the user wants. This tradition is passed from version to version. Therefore, the method of changing the mouse cursor on Windows 7 has not changed.

Let's take a closer look at how to change the cursor on Windows 10:

1. On the desktop, you need to right-click, and then go to the "Personalization" section.
2. In the item “Mouse and touch pen” below will appear the inscription: “Advanced options”.
3. Great, now you will see the same window as in Windows 7. You need to click on any of the mouse states and select your own from the computer.
4. Save.

Warning

If you listened to our advice and decided to download the cursor on the Internet, we strongly recommend that you first install an antivirus, otherwise, if you carelessly, you can infect your computer with viruses. If you do not want to install an antivirus, then you should know that the cursor file ends with the * .cur extension, and not * .exe. If you are offered the second option - this is a virus program.

Finally

We hope that after reading this article you understand how to change the mouse cursor on Windows 7, because this function will help to embellish your working computer, as well as make the atmosphere more acceptable, because some standard cursors can be unnecessarily annoying.

You are also strongly advised to be careful when downloading any files from the Internet, not to mention cursors. Download only from trusted sites or look for a suitable one in a folder with standard cursors, there are many options.