How to Change the Mouse Pointer Scheme in a Registry

Change the mouse pointer scheme in a registry to import a custom mouse cursor scheme. A mouse scheme is a style theme, or the way the mouse pointer looks while you use the computer. Windows 7 has a default set of cursors you can change it to. To change your computer's mouse pointer scheme in a registry, you select a new mouse scheme that you created or downloaded for free on the Internet.

Instructions

1. Press and hold the "Windows Logo" on your keyboard and press "R" to open the "Run" dialog box. Place the cursor into the text box and type "regedit." Press "Enter." The "Registry Editor" window will open. Select "File." Select "Import."

2. Browse to find the folder to which you saved the custom mouse pointer scheme files. Double click on the file to import it. You will see a confirmation dialog box when it has finished. Click "OK."

3. Click the "Start" button on the lower-left-hand corner of the screen. Select "Control Panel." Type "Mouse" into the "Search" text box. Select "Mouse."

4. Click the "Pointers" tab. Click on the "Scheme" drop-down list. Select the imported scheme. Click "OK" to apply the scheme.

References

• Microsoft: Change Mouse Settings
• Free Windows Vista Tutorials: Transfer/Import a Custom Cursor Scheme in Windows 7
• Free Windows Vista Tutorials: Customize/Change Mouse Pointer Scheme in Windows 7