How to change Windows cursor in WPF?

Question

I like to change the cursor, when user clicks a button. I can use FrameworkElement.Cursor. But it only changes the cursor for my current App.

But I need my entire Windows cursor should change. I mean if you move the mouse outside the my app, it should show my cursor (not the default arrow).

How to achieve this?

Why do you want to change the cursor for the environment outside your app? — Matt Hamilton
– Matt Hamilton, Commented Apr 27, 2012 at 6:15
For an example, I am doing an eyedropper control for wpf like the one Expression Blend and Visual Studio designer. I want to choose the color outside my app also. I did that. Now I am trying to change the cursor. But I dont have any idea. — WPF Lover
– WPF Lover, Commented Apr 27, 2012 at 6:18
That is a valid case (color eye dropper) for changing the system cursor. Next time, please include in your question why you want to do something as that will significantly improve the answers you receive. — Dennis
– Dennis, Commented Apr 27, 2012 at 7:50

Mohammed A. Fadil · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-27 07:27:15Z

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In order to accomplish this you have to change a registry value then perform an API call, check this MSDN post for more details on how to do it:

Also check this link:

answered Apr 27, 2012 at 7:27

Mohammed A. Fadil

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