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The mouse cursor tag on WindowsForum.com collects practical guidance about how the pointer behaves and how to control its appearance in Windows. The tagged discussion focuses on a common Windows 11 frustration: cursor changes that will not stick after being applied. It explains that Windows 11 splits pointer settings between Accessibility options, which handle size and color for visibility, and the classic Mouse Properties dialog, where pointer schemes are managed. The recurring advice is to apply a scheme on the Pointers tab and check whether the active Windows theme is allowed to replace mouse pointers, since theme resets are a frequent cause of settings reverting.
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    Fix Mouse Cursor Changes Not Saving in Windows 11: Apply Schemes and Stop Theme Resets

    If a new mouse cursor will not stick in Windows 11, set it from the classic Mouse Properties dialog rather than relying only on Accessibility settings, then check whether the active Windows theme is allowed to replace mouse pointers. In most cases, selecting a scheme on the Pointers tab and...