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How to Create a Custom Computer Cursor

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Create a Custom Computer Cursor

Making a custom cursor is a fun project. Follow these instructions and you will know how to complete this task.

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  1. 1
    Choose the picture you want to make a cursor out of.
  2. 2
    Download ACDSEE, Microsoft Office Picture Manager, or Microsoft Picture Resizer Powertoy (its available on the Microsoft website)
  3. 3
    Change the size of you picture to 16 x 16 resolution. its not necessary to change the picture to exactly that size; it can vary slightly like 16 x 18 or even 20 etc.
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    Then go to the Folder options which you can access from the menu bar on top of the explorer windmouse pointer properties.

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  • Some times big size pictures may also be convertable but its better to change the resolution.

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  • Make a backup of your picture as it may be a little risk of losing them when working especially in Microsoft Office Picture manager and sometimes ACDSEE.

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October 15, 2011 by Ttrimm

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