How to Install a .Cur File

It is simple to change the white arrow mouse cursor to something else.

The ability to customize your Microsoft Windows operating system means you can choose a desktop image, window colors, alert sounds and more. You can change your mouse cursor from the default plain white arrow to something more interesting. If you have a new cursor file, or CUR file, that you wish to install, save the file to your PC and set the cursor image in the Windows Control Panel.

Instructions

1. Save the CUR file to your computer in any location that is convenient for you, such as the Desktop, Documents or Downloads folder.

2. Click the "Start" button on the bottom-left side of your screen, then select "Control Panel" to launch the "Control Panel" folder.

3. Select "Mouse" from the list to open the "Mouse Properties" box. If you do not see a "Mouse" icon in your list, you may be viewing the Control Panel in category view. Click "View By:" in the top right corner of the Control Panel folder. Select either "Large Icons" or "Small Icons" to change your view and display the "Mouse" option.

4. Display the "Pointers" tab to view a list of customizable cursors. Customize the default pointer, the busy pointer, link select pointer and more.

5. Highlight the pointer you wish to customize, then click the "Browse" button below the list.

6. Go to the location where you saved the CUR file, then click "Open" to set it as the new cursor image.

7. Click "OK" to exit the Mouse Properties box and save your settings.

References

• Microsoft: Change Mouse Settings
• FileExt: CUR Details