Some readers may remember the old Plus! packages for Windows. One of the main changes in the operating system when choosing a theme was simply replacing the basic pointers by alternative versions (which could be animated or not). Back then, the central problem with Plus! was that it decimated computer performance, and over time, pointer packs became associated with malware infections and other nefarious actions. Fortunately, the situation has improved a lot, and today we can safely download thousands of pointers without risk through Open Cursor Library.
How to download mouse pointers
Personally, I was never a fan of animated pointers. In fact, one of the first things I do after installing Windows (regardless of version) is change the scheme to “None”. I might owe Microsoft an apology for that, but the blue ring of the Aero package doesn’t appeal to me much. In its factory configuration, Windows only offers larger versions or inverted colors of its traditional packages, so anyone who wants to add some variety to their operating system must search for pointers on their own, just like with fonts. One of the most important stops is Open Cursor Library, a special section of the RealWorld Graphics portal.
Installing pointers in Windows
The first step is, obviously, to get a package. Open Cursor Library distributes them in zip format, so you need to extract the contents to a temporary folder. Open File Explorer and go to C:\Windows\Cursors. There you’ll see all the essential Windows pointers, but instead of dumping your chosen pointers there, it’s much more comfortable and clean to place a copy of the entire folder (which makes it easier to delete if you change your mind).
To start using the new pointers, go to Control Panel, enter “Mouse”, select the pointer to replace, and press “Browse”. The rest is a matter of opening the folder with the pack, choosing the pointer and applying the changes.
Manual pointer integration requires repeating the process for each state, such as “Busy” or “Working in the background”. Some packages include .inf files, which greatly simplify the entire installation (they can even add an extra entry to the scheme list). I haven’t seen any download limits on Open Cursor Library, nor did I find any surprises inside the packages.
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