To diversify the appearance of the operating system, many users, as a rule, change the wallpaper on the desktop, install a more attractive "Taskbar" or transfer it, for example, to the upper area of ​​the screen. You can also change sound alerts and cursors.
Yes, often users do not pay attention to this small interface element, but if you set yourself any other instead of the standard white pointer, you will notice how the appearance of the OS changes, becomes more “alive”.
Experienced users know how to set cursors for Windows 7. However, if you just started to study the computer, the information below will help you understand all the nuances of replacing mouse pointers. You will find out what types of cursors are, and you can independently use one of the methods to set them.
What do the extensions “.cur”, “.ani”, “.inf” mean?
The pointers you downloaded can have different extensions:
- ".Cur" - ordinary cursors, come in any color, shape, size. As a rule, most users install these pointers on their computer.
- ".Ani" - animated mouse cursors for Windows 7 and other versions. If you want to “revive” this element of the operating system, then you can use these pointers. On the Internet you can find and download animated sets that will appeal to any user.
- "Inf." - This extension has files designed for automatic installation of pointers.
So, with the extensions, everything is clear, so below you will learn how to set cursors for Windows 7.
Replacing the pointer through the "Control Panel"
In order to change the mouse cursor, click "Start" and enter the "Control Panel". Set small icons here and go to the "Mouse" section. Now, by opening the "Pointers" tab, you can selectively change each cursor or change the layout (this includes a set of pointers). It is also possible to remove the shadow of the cursor or, conversely, enable its display.
Setting Windows 7 cursors is as follows. On the "Pointers" tab, in the "Settings" subsection, click LMB on the cursor that you want to change, and then click "Browse". A window will appear where you can choose one of the proposed options for Windows.
If you downloaded the archive with a set of pointers, then you need to unpack it into this folder - C: \ Windows \ Cursors in order to be able to install them later.
When you change the mouse cursors for Windows 7, you will need to save the scheme by clicking on the appropriate button.
How to change the pointer using "Personalization"
You can set a new cursor through the "Personalization" section. Click RMB on the desktop and in the context menu select the option in question. A page has appeared where in the menu on the left you will need to click on the link “Change mouse pointers”.
You already know how to change the Windows 7 cursor, so just follow the steps above. Go back to “Settings” and select the most attractive, in your opinion, mouse pointer that you previously downloaded from the Internet.
By the way, when you open the "Mouse" section, go to the "Index Settings" tab. Here you can set the cursor speed and some effects. For example, noting the option to display the mouse trace, you will see that a peculiar tail will "stretch" behind the pointer. In order not to search for the cursor, set the checkbox next to the corresponding function. Press the “Ctrl” button - a lost pointer will immediately appear on the screen.
Automatic installation
If you wish, then you can install the entire collection of cursors at once, rather than manually changing each option. To perform this operation, you need to download a set of cursors. In this case, you need to see if a file with the extension “.inf” is present in it. If there is such a file, then click on it with RMB and select the "Install" option in the context menu. Then through the control panel or “Personalization” open the “Mouse” section, on the “Pointers” tab, pay attention to the “Scheme” subsection. Select the one that you downloaded from the network and sent to the Cursors folder. Click Apply.
Knowing how to set cursors for Windows 7 using the ".inf" file, you can save time, since you do not need to change each pointer manually. But remember that it’s not always possible to find a good collection of cursors that will completely suit you. By the way, downloading the kit, pay attention to the reputation of the site (install, for example, the WOT extension).
Conclusion
Of course, some users may say that it is not necessary to change any elements of the operating system, it is better to leave the standard wallpaper, mouse pointers, the "Taskbar" and other options. However, in fact, this is a personal matter for each person.
After all, you probably sometimes want to change the situation in the apartment by rearranging the furniture or at least redecorating it. So people who work at a computer need a change of scenery.
So, now you know how to set cursors for Windows 7, so you can update the boring OS pointers at any time.