Can one change the Windows mouse pointer?

[stockhausen]

The standard Windows mouse pointer (in Windows 7) is a "wire outline" around a white space. It doesn't show up particularly well on a white background.

Is there any easy way of changing it (e.g. to a bright yellow centre) without resorting to some specialist software?

Just a random thought . . .

Actually, I have just looked (Under Control Panel) and changed it to a thicker border - should be much better.

 

[Badfish]

Indeed, you can change it in the Control Panel. You can also download new/other cursors online if you want something that isnt in the default cursor list.

 

[moogle]

I've got an inverted one which I downloaded off the internet that I use. I've had the same problem as you spotting my mouse on a dual monitor setup. I'll post a link later when I'm home. It just contains a zip file with the .inf so you can install it if you wish.

 

[Feek]

Weren't there loads of options in earlier versions of Windows (95, 98 etc)? I seem to remember dinosaur mouse pointers.

 

[Orcvader]

Weren't there loads of options in earlier versions of Windows (95, 98 etc)? I seem to remember dinosaur mouse pointers.

XP as well:

I remember using gaming styled ones back in the days... they look so silly and distracting now .

 

[gpuerrilla]

One can, yes!

 

[moogle]

I've got an inverted one which I downloaded off the internet that I use. I've had the same problem as you spotting my mouse on a dual monitor setup. I'll post a link later when I'm home. It just contains a zip file with the .inf so you can install it if you wish.

This is the black aero one I use - https://twipeep.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Aero-cursor-black-version-572437583