🖱 How to install cursors for Windows 7, 8, 10: manual and software setting

What is cursor replacement for?

Generally, replacing the mouse pointer is just an aesthetic need for the user. Cursors of different designs are used only to change its appearance, that is, in order to make their activities on a PC more interesting.

However, if a person is engaged in the processing or recording of a video in which he shows or something explains to its viewers, of course, the need to use a pronounced pointer everything there is. It allows the audience to clearly see the information that the creator wants to show.

In the usual case, the mouse cursor in any of the operating systems has a white or black tint. However, it tends to change in some applications and games. This only happens if third-party software provides for such a setting.

Types of cursors for a computer mouse

Cursors usually differ in appearance and size. But whether they change the functionality remains a question. Of course, the more interesting the pointer looks on the desktop, the more attention it grabs. Consider how this feature of operating systems is divided by type.

By form

The differences between cursors are obvious. If the standard version looks like a small arrow, then the design options take on more expressive outlines. Sometimes they can overlap some data on the monitor.

There are 3D and designer mouse pointers. They appear in the form of various images: hearts, buttons, pictures.

By the principle of work

The mouse pointer functions as standard, but it may have some other properties. With the help of special tracking cursors, the user is able to visualize the desired object when creating a video. The uniqueness lies in the fact that the clicked area is colored with a tint.

Installation of such devices for work is performed either by standard Windows tools, or using a specially downloaded installer.

Prebuilt Cursor Packages - A Detailed Overview

The developers regularly prepare new collections of cursors. They usually have a specific topic and are intended for specific purposes. Some users purchase such tools in order to beautify the desktop theme.

Metro X Cursor Set

This package is a set of animated mouse pointers that are compatible with any operating system starting from the seventh version of Windows. The tools are developed in an interesting design, they look good in any theme of design and colors. These kits also include cursors for Mac OS. Features of pointers:

• clear visibility;
• confident, without freezing, work;
• work on many operating systems;
• suitable for games and applications.

Rainbow cursors

These "mini-helpers" for the desktop have a universal rainbow color. In total, the set includes up to 15 types of pointers. They are easily installed on computers with updated versions of Windows. They are intended to create contrast in the work theme template. Features of cursors:

• bright shade;
• accuracy of work;
• convenient location;
• no tails.

ON A NOTE!

The control cursor on the desktop was originally conceived as a vertical arrow. They made it tilted only after we noticed that the expansion of the computer screen of those times did not allow the pointer to be fully displayed.

The basics of choosing cursors by expanding cur, ani, inf

When downloading a ready-made file with a set of system cursors for a mouse, the user may come across several options for their extensions.

Therefore, it is advisable to figure out which of the formats, what are they.

1. Cur pointers. Traditional format for pointers. These kits are installed for a standard working operating system. Cursors with this extension come in different colors and shapes.
2. .Ani pointers. Animated pointer symbols. These options are suitable for Windows 7, 8, 10. Cursors of this format will bring any desktop theme to life.
3. .Inf pointers. These kits are designed for automatic installation. Suitable for almost every OS version. Sometimes it may require the installation of a third-party helper application.

Knowing about the existing extensions, the user will have no questions about installing pointers to his version of Windows.

Manually setting loaded cursors

After downloading the files with the original cursors set, I can't wait to try this update. First of all, we will consider how to set pointers to the OS without the help of special programs, manually.

What we do in Windows 10

Windows 10 is considered one of the most alternative and "nimble" versions of the OS. However, some may find it difficult to install an accessory package. Therefore, we recommend that you study the instructions.

1. Open the download package, where we find the cursor with the "inf" extension in the list. We make a click on the file with the right mouse button. In the context menu that appears, click "Install".
2. We confirm the action and give permission to use the computer data. The theme is installed in a matter of seconds. To check its operation and set the cursor of interest, you need to enter the "Parameters", then, in the "Personalization" of the PC.
3. Click on the "Themes" tab and move to the "Mouse Cursor" item.
4. In the window that appears, select the installed theme from the list. Then we press the button "Apply" and "Ok".

As a result, the mouse pointer will be immediately displayed without having to restart the PC. Note that for each individual action, the cursor will change.

How to install on Windows 8

Setting up new cursors will be slightly different in Windows 8, so the installation instructions for other OSes are useless here.

1. Open the "Control Panel", find the item with the graphic image "Mouse".
2. In the window that opens, go to the "Pointers" tab, select any topic as the main one.
3. You can also use the Browse button to help you select other available pointers on your computer. Suitable for those who saved them separately in a specially designated folder.
4. Open any of the folders that have a corresponding topic, find the file of the "inf" format. Call the context menu with the right mouse button and click on the "Install" button.
5. Go to the cursors settings window, call the drop-down menu, in which you find the newly installed package and click the "Apply" button. Then close the window and enjoy the new pointer.

The installation procedure is completely simple, the main thing is, before you start installing a new cursor theme, you must correctly unzip it from the collection.

Loading Cursors Theme in Windows 7

The installation of pointers in Windows 7 is almost the same as in the previous cases. However, depending on the installed theme, additional questions may arise. So how to set the cursor in this OS.

1. We open the familiar "Control Panel". It usually has a folded shape. Therefore, in the "View" menu (at the top of the window) select "Small icons".
2. Click the "Mouse" section, open the "Pointers" tab.
3. Here we put a checkmark in front of the captions "Include pointer shadow", as well as "Allow themes to change mouse pointers." If you plan to leave this type of cursor forever, do not set the second checkbox.
4. Press the button "Apply" and "OK" one by one.

Here the user can save the selected theme. To do this, click the "Save As" button. We give an individual name for the scheme and click the "OK" button.

Using a third-party utility to set cursors

Professional users find that introducing pointers into a system is easier to handle with system applications. Moreover, this method is multifunctional.

Convenient tool CursorFX 2.1.1 and working with it

The application from the moment of its installation on a PC will allow replacing the existing standard pointers in just a few clicks. Let's look at the step-by-step instructions.

1. Launch the installer application from the Downloads folder. We are waiting for its installation. We choose the option we like from the catalog. Use effects if necessary. Then click on the "Apply" button.
2. After that, the program immediately launches the selected index format. The user can immediately close the program and continue to use the ready-made changes.

The program provides for the choice of the shade of the cursor, variations in size and transparency.

ON A NOTE!

Please note that most cursors do not work in all applications. For example, when typing in the Word editor, they appear as a thin line. Therefore, you do not need to try to customize them.

RealWorld Cursor Editor 2012

Free editor designed for setting and correcting existing mouse pointers. In this service, the user can easily select the effect that accompanies the actions of the click. The software also provides for the creation of authoring cursors of the animated and static type. Multiple images can be selected to convert them into a single whole. Let's see how the application works in practice.

1. Launch the editor, set up the interface language. In our case, "Russian". This is done in the block on the left.
2. Press the button "Create", followed by the item "Create new".
3. A list of tools and a canvas opens before the user, in which it is easy to draw the desired version of the mouse pointer using graphics and some successful filters.

After the pointer is created, it is advisable to save it in a separate folder, after which you can connect the cursor to the screen through it using any of the methods described above. Correct installation depends on the type of operating system.

Dear readers, if you have used other versions of the software or know alternative ways to replace the standard cursor, write about it in the comments. Our team is happy to receive your messages, so they will definitely contact you promptly.