How to change the Mouse pointer icon?

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• Windows 8
 
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How to change the Mouse pointer icon?

Original Title: where do I change the loading icon

My loading icon changed from the blue circle to the hour glass, and I want the blue circle back

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The mouse pointer icon indicating “busy” or “loading” status in your computer has been changed from “blue circle” to “hour glass” and you would like to have the blue circle icon back for the mouse pointer. I can definitely help you with this. Before I provide you the instructions to change the mouse pointer icon, I would like to know a few details about this issue.

1.   How did the mouse pointer icon change?

2.   Was it changed automatically or did you manually change it from “Mouse properties” in Control Panel?

We can change and customize the mouse pointer icon from “Mouse Properties” in Control Panel. You may follow these steps and check if that helps.

a)   Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard and select “Control Panel” from the list.

b)   Change the “View by” option from “Category” view to “Large icon” view.

c)   Click on “Mouse” to open “Mouse Properties” window.

d)   In the “Mouse Properties” window, click on “Pointer” tab.

e)   Change the current scheme to “Windows Default (system Scheme)” by selecting it from the scheme drop down menu.

f)    Now check if you have the “Blue Circle” to indicate “Busy” status under “Customize”.

g)   Click on “Apply” and then “Ok”.

You may now check the mouse pointer icon.

Hope this is helpful. If the issue persists, please do get back to us with all the additional information. We’ll be glad to assist you further.