Alternative Mouse Pointers for Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0 (154500)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q154500
NOTE: This article contains information about using a tool with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0 that is not supported by Microsoft.

SUMMARY

The Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers are easy-to-see mouse pointer schemes designed to work with Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0. These pointer schemes can be helpful for laptop computer users and some users with low vision. The following alternative mouse pointer schemes are included in the downloadable Altpnt.exe file:

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)

MORE INFORMATION

Installing the Alternative Mouse Pointer Schemes

  1. Download the Altpnt.exe file from the Microsoft Download Center to an empty folder.
  2. In My Computer, Windows Explorer, or Windows NT Explorer, double- click the Altpnt.exe file you downloaded in step 1.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Alternative Mouse Pointer Schemes

To use the Microsoft Windows Alternative Mouse Pointers:
  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the Mouse icon.
  2. On the Pointers tab, click the scheme you want to use, and then click OK.

Removing 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.

Instructions for Downloading

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Download Altpnt.exe now

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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