So you are trying to make Windows XP look like Vista? If you have been reading my previous posts then you might have your XP machine almost looking like Vista. One thing that you probably need is the Vista mouse cursors. Gurudesign.no has posted a package for the cursors that you can download. Here are the steps that you need to take to install the cursors:
- Download the cursor package.
- Extract the downloaded file.
- Right click the “Install.inf” file and click on “Install”.
- Goto the Control Panel and select “Mouse”.
- Click on the Pointers tab and choose the cursor: “Aero Cursors (Alphablended)”.
- You’re done!
I do have to say that these cursors are much better than the ones that are standard in Windows XP. The animation looks very smooth and gets rid of the outdated hourglass.
Interesting. It’ll take some time getting used to, but I think I’ll like it
BTW, if Control Panel asks if you want to replace an original scheme or something after the last step, I selected “no” and everything seemed to work fine. Not sure what clicking “yes” does.
I like the “busy” animation for the cursors. It is definitely better than the hourglass!
-Ryan
Awesome, love that Aero cursor.
lovely. vv good and nice change for family to enjoy