Alternative Mouse Pointers for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0

ID: Q154500

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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 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 Software Library 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. Click the file name below to download the file:
Altpnt.exe
For more information about how to download files from the Microsoft Download Center, please visit the Download Center at the following Web address
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp
and then click How to use the Microsoft Download Center.

Additional query words: accessibility options inverse opposite accessible

Keywords : kbenable kbfile kbtool win95 win98 winnt NTSrvWkst kbEnableSight kbEnableLearn
Version : WINDOWS:95; winnt:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: December 10, 1999
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