Custom image of cursor instead of system icon

Question

I have to set the custom image of cursor instead of predefined icon in c# winform.

But I want to set when system is busy or processing is happening in background and after completion his task then it back to its default setting.

I am using

private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
      Cursor.Current = new Cursor("D:\\hourglass.gif");
      try
      {
           Thread.Sleep(5000);  // wait for a while
      }
      finally
      {
          Cursor.Current = Cursors.Default;
      }
}

here I define the hourglass.gif which is custom image. but it is through an error like below

"Argument 'picture' must be a picture that can be used as a Cursor. Parameter name: picture"

Can you please assist me how to resolve it.

Setting Cursor.Current has little effect, set the form's Cursor property instead. You can do so in the designer without writing any code. — Hans Passant
– Hans Passant, Commented Jan 7, 2014 at 9:40
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– John Saunders, Commented Jan 7, 2014 at 9:57

Bas · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-07 13:54:34Z

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Consider converting the gif to a cursor:

http://www.gdgsoft.com/anituner/

answered Jan 7, 2014 at 13:54

Bas

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