Mouse cursor change won’t stay permanent in Windows 11/10
If your custom mouse cursor scheme resets to the default Windows cursor scheme every time you restart your computer, the following solutions will help you fix the problem. Let’s see all these solutions in detail.
1] Save the custom cursor scheme with another name
By default the cursors on a Windows computer are located at the following location: It is important that the custom cursor scheme that you want to use on your Windows PC should be installed on this default location. If it is not installed on the default location, your mouse cursor will reset automatically to the Windows default scheme every time you turn on your computer. To fix this issue, follow the following instructions.
This should fix the issue. If not, try the next solution.
2] Update your mouse driver
If the above method did not help, the problem might be occurring due to the corrupted mouse driver. To fix this issue, you have to update your mouse driver. If the latest version of your mouse driver is released by the manufacturer, it will be displayed in the Windows Optional Updates. Open the Optional Updates page in your Windows 11/10 Settings and see if there is any update available for your mouse driver. If yes, install the latest version of your mouse driver. You can also visit the manufacturer’s website and download the driver for your mouse model. Now, run the installer file to install the mouse driver manually. After updating your mouse driver, change the Windows default cursor scheme to the custom cursor scheme and restart your computer. Check if the issue persists.
3] Disable Fast Startup
Sometimes the Fast Startup feature in Windows 11/10 devices creates problems. Therefore, if you have enabled the Fast Startup, disable it and check if the custom cursor scheme resets to default after restarting your system.
4] Place the .cur files inside the Cursors folder manually
If none of the above solutions fixed your problem, you have to manually place the .cur files in the Cursors folder and then create a new custom scheme for your cursors. The steps to do this are provided below:
The above process will take time but solve your problem. After performing the above steps, the issue should not occur again. Read: How to change mouse scroll speed in Windows 11/10.
How do I stop my custom cursor from resetting?
To stop your custom cursor from getting reset automatically, it should be placed inside the Cursors folder on your Windows device. You will find the Cursors folder at the following location: If the INF file of your custom cursor scheme is not getting installed inside the Cursors folder, you have to create a new scheme and add all the cursors (.cur files) manually. We have explained this process in detail in this article. Read: Mouse pointer moves when pressing arrow keys
How do you make your cursor change permanently?
If your custom cursor INF file is installed in the Cursors folder on the C drive, your custom cursor will not change after the restart. If it is not getting installed at the default location, you have to create a custom cursor scheme to make your cursor change permanently. Hope this helps. Read next: Mouse is highlighting everything when I click.
