Windows 10: Custom Mouse Cursor is Brighter Than Normal

Discus and support Custom Mouse Cursor is Brighter Than Normal in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Had this issue for a while. Custom cursor is displayed brighter than it should.Restarting pc does nothing, hdr does nothing, resolution and refresh... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Peter Duff, Mar 12, 2025.

  1. Custom Mouse Cursor is Brighter Than Normal


    Had this issue for a while. Custom cursor is displayed brighter than it should.Restarting pc does nothing, hdr does nothing, resolution and refresh rate change nothing, disabling and reenabling the cursor do nothing.The only thing that did anything was turning on pointer trails but those aren't desirable.

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    Peter Duff, Mar 12, 2025
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  2. Custom mouse cursor problems

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

    Appreciate your efforts to work on this issue.

    I can understand the situation must be difficult for you when the system doesn't work as it should.

    Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

    1. Is the issue specific to that custom mouse cursor?
    2. Are you able to see the normal cursor while using the Touchscreen?
    Ideally, when you use touch screen, mouse cursor will not be visible.

    Reply with more information to help you further.

    Regards,

    Srimadhwa B

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Srimadhwa_B, Mar 12, 2025
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  3. mouse cursor corrupt

    Hi



    Welcome to Microsoft community.



    It sounds like the custom cursor file you've downloaded and applied for your Windows 10 system is either missing or corrupted, which is causing the erratic behavior of your mouse cursor. Here's how you can fix it:

    1. Change the Cursor to Default:
      • Go to Settings by pressing Windows + I.
      • Click on Devices.
      • Select Mouse from the left pane, then click on Additional mouse options.
      • In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointers tab.
      • Under the Scheme, select Windows Default (system scheme) or any other default option available.
      • Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
    2. Check for the Missing or Corrupted File:
      • Navigate to the location mentioned in the error message

        C:\Users\Vmzla\Downloads\macOS-BigSur-Regular-Windows\
      • If the Default.cur file is indeed missing or appears to be of an unusually small size (which could indicate corruption), you'll need to download the cursor pack again or choose another one.
    3. Download Cursor File Again:
      • Find a reputable source to download the macOS cursor pack for Windows.
      • Download the cursor pack and extract it to a known location.
    4. Reapply the New Cursor:
      • Follow the first step to open the Mouse Properties window.
      • This time, instead of choosing a default scheme, click on Browse and navigate to where you've extracted the new cursor pack.
      • Select the appropriate .cur file for the 'Normal Select' cursor and click Open.
      • Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
    5. Update Windows and Drivers:
      • Ensure your Windows 10 is up to date by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking on Check for updates.
      • Update your mouse or touchpad driver through Device Manager by right-clicking on the start menu, selecting Device Manager, finding your mouse or touchpad under Mice and other pointing devices, right-clicking on it, and selecting Update driver.
    If after these steps, your cursor is still behaving erratically, consider restarting your computer if you haven't already. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix unexpected issues.



    Let me know if you need further assistance.



    Best regards

    Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Derrick.Q - MSFT, Mar 12, 2025
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  4. i486 Win User

    Custom Mouse Cursor is Brighter Than Normal

    Custom Cursors

    They are as Hopachi named them so I left them alone. Either way it's easy to pick the correct one when I browse for them in mouse settings.

    Explain step-by-step how you attempted to apply them?
     
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