JSI Tip 0581 - Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers.

Jerold Schulman

June 29, 1998

1 Min Read
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The Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers are easy-to-see mouse pointer schemes designed to work with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0. These pointer schemes are helpful for laptop computer users and users with low vision. The schemes included are:

 Windows Black Windows Black (large) Windows Black (extra large) Windows Inverted Windows Inverted (large) Windows Inverted (extra large) Windows Standard (large) Windows Standard (extra large)

To install the Alternative Mouse Pointer Schemes, double- click the Altpnt.exe file you downloaded and follow the on screen instructions.

To use the Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers:

1. Click the Mouse icon in Control Panel.
2. On the Pointers tab, click the scheme you want to use, and then click OK.

To remove the Alternative Mouse Pointer Schemes

1. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Microsoft Alternative Pointer Set, and then click Uninstall.

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