My mouse keeps restarting every time I turn on my PC.

Troubleshooting Persistent Mouse Customization Issues on Windows 10

Are you experiencing an issue where your customized mouse icons revert to default settings each time you restart your computer? Many Windows 10 users personalize their experience by changing mouse pointers, including applying custom icon (.ico) files for various cursor states such as busy, normal, or text selection. However, some find that their customizations do not persist after reboot, requiring manual reapplication to restore the desired look.

Understanding the Issue

In this scenario, the user has successfully set a custom mouse pointer scheme via Windows’ settings. Despite these changes, upon restarting the computer, the mouse icons revert to the default scheme. The user notices that the custom icons are visible in the settings interface but are not reflected during regular use until they manually open the mouse settings and click “Apply.”

This behavior often results from some underlying issues, such as:

• Corrupted user profile or registry entries related to mouse settings
• Incorrect or incomplete custom pointer scheme installation
• System file or theme inconsistencies
• Third-party software conflicts

Step-by-Step Solutions

To ensure your custom mouse pointers are consistently applied at startup, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Verify Custom Scheme Installation

Ensure that your custom icons are properly installed and registered in Windows:

• Use the Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Mouse.
• Navigate to the Pointers tab and select your custom scheme.
• Confirm that each cursor state (e.g., normal, busy) displays the correct icon.
• Click Save As to create and verify the scheme.

2. Export and Reimport the Scheme

Sometimes, re-importing the scheme can resolve persistence issues:

• In the Mouse Properties dialog, after configuring your custom theme:
• Click Save As to save the current configuration.
• Restart your computer to see if the custom scheme persists.
• If not, delete the current scheme, then re-import your saved scheme.

3. Update or Repair Windows

System inconsistencies can cause setting resets:

• Run Windows Update to ensure your system is current.
• Use System File Checker (sfc /scannow):
• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
• Wait for the scan to complete and fix any corrupted files.

4. Check for Software Inter