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Q319765: Zoo Tycoon: How to Change to a 3D Mouse Cursor

Article: Q319765
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 16-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to change to a 3D mouse cursor in Zoo Tycoon.

MORE INFORMATION
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To change to an alternate cursor, edit the zoo.ini file. To do this, follow
these steps:

1. Locate the following file:

  C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycon\Zoo.ini.

  This file opens in Notepad.

2. Under the heading [UI], locate the text that reads as follows:

  useAlternateCursors=1

3. Change the '1' to a '0', so that the text reads as follows:

  useAlternateCursors=0

NOTE: After you change the cursor, if the cursor appears to flicker or
disappears, change the '0' back to a '1'.

Additional query words: msgame

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbZooTycoon
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbhowto

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