CursorFX officially released!
The successor to CursorXP
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Stardock is pleased to announce the official release of CursorFX. CursorFX is a free program that allows users to customize their mouse cursors in ways far beyond what Windows is capable of doing on its own.
The default Windows mouse cursor technology is the same today as it was in 1993 when Windows NT 3.1 was released. It lacks functionality and visual effects that are easily possible with any remotely modern PC.
CursorFX updates the Windows mouse cursor engine to support fluid animations, alpha blending, effects, real-time shadowing, user-action mouse states, mouse cursor resizing on the fly, color changing, trails, and much more.
CursorFX is a replacement to CursorXP which only ran on Windows XP. CursorFX runs on Windows XP and Windows Vista and includes dozens of new features and tweaks over CursorXP.
A gallery for CursorFX cursor themes is available on WinCustomize.com to download hundreds of free mouse cursors, trails, effects, and more.
CursorFX is a free program. A plus version is available for $19.95 that adds more features. To learn more and to download, visit www.cursorfx.com.
Screenshots:
![CFX_Main_Dialog[1]](https://draginol.stardock.net/images/CursorFXLaunchScreenshots_E4F7/CFX_Main_Dialog1.png)
![CFX_Settings_Shadow_Dialog[1]](https://draginol.stardock.net/images/CursorFXLaunchScreenshots_E4F7/CFX_Settings_Shadow_Dialog1.png)
Download: www.cursorfx.com
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DigitalCHET
Reply #22 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 9:07 PM
What that's saying is that both versions support cursors of unlimited size, not that both versions have resizing functionality.
Reply #22 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 9:07 PM
Interesting thing...the comparison chart says the curser can be of unlimited size in both versions but you can only resize your curser in the pro version.
I also am wondering about the comparison chart stating the cursor can be of unlimited size in both the free and the plus version.......ummmmmm
What that's saying is that both versions support cursors of unlimited size, not that both versions have resizing functionality.
ZubaZ
Reply #23 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 9:11 PM
Reply #23 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 9:11 PM
Whats the actual difference between CXP & CFXP? As in...what does CFXP do that CXP doesn't?
Vista love. CXP+ never gave me vista-love
WebGizmos
Reply #25 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:11 PM
Oh yeah...forgot to mention I'm on XP. So is this more for vista or doesn't it matter?
Reply #25 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:11 PM
Using the CursorFX trial to kick the tires and I'm liking what I see. Try it Web!
Oh yeah...forgot to mention I'm on XP. So is this more for vista or doesn't it matter?
GhoS
Reply #26 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:31 PM
Reply #26 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:31 PM
I believe it works on both equally well though mainly made so it can work wit Vista as well where XP didn't. However I do get shadows which I didn't get before under just CursorXP.
If you have the free CursorXP what have you got to lose by using the free CursorFX?
If you have the free CursorXP what have you got to lose by using the free CursorFX?
Daiwa
Reply #27 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:37 PM
Bueler? Bueler? Anyone?
Reply #27 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:37 PM
What is the upgrade policy for those who own CXP Plus? And do current .curxptheme files work with CFX? Thanks.
Bueler? Bueler? Anyone?
ZubaZ
Reply #28 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:45 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:45 PM
What is the upgrade policy for those who own CXP Plus?
Info here:
https://www.stardock.com/products/cursorfx/purchase.aspAnd do current .curxptheme files work with CFX?
Works for me. 
Daiwa
Reply #29 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:58 PM
Reply #29 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:58 PM
Thanks, Z. I looked, but didn't stumble across that page through Brad's links.
The__Goo
Reply #31 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 1:15 AM
Reply #31 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 1:15 AM
The Plus feature is a rip off, I mean the only useful feature on it, is the coloring and the resizing. Ridiculous to charge 20 bucks for just that. .
I mean really, I bet if you ask around you will find that most users do not use the special effects and the trails. Most users do not want to be distracted but that stuff anyways.
I think they should include the resize and recolor in with the standard release and ditch the Plus features. Besides there are a lot cheaper ways to resize and recolor the cursors.
But hey, on a lighter note.. I like the FX... I guess I’m a little upset that in order to get the two simple features i would have to fork out another 20 bucks. And after renewing my OD subscription and my WC subscription.. and with the economy falling apart, and the scariest of all we might have a democrat back in office.. who can afford the 20 bucks. If the Dems. get the WH, then nobody with have the extra cash to buy plus, we will have to send it all to the IRS
I mean really, I bet if you ask around you will find that most users do not use the special effects and the trails. Most users do not want to be distracted but that stuff anyways.
I think they should include the resize and recolor in with the standard release and ditch the Plus features. Besides there are a lot cheaper ways to resize and recolor the cursors.
But hey, on a lighter note.. I like the FX... I guess I’m a little upset that in order to get the two simple features i would have to fork out another 20 bucks. And after renewing my OD subscription and my WC subscription.. and with the economy falling apart, and the scariest of all we might have a democrat back in office.. who can afford the 20 bucks. If the Dems. get the WH, then nobody with have the extra cash to buy plus, we will have to send it all to the IRS
skybright
Reply #32 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 3:01 AM
Reply #32 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 3:01 AM
I love CFX+ it's just perfect and soooo much fun. Thank You Stardock!!!
Neil Banfield
Reply #33 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 4:22 AM
Reply #33 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 4:22 AM
The__Goo: The $20 is also paying for the development of the non plus features.
ZubaZ
Reply #34 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:55 AM
ZubaZ gives everyone a great big hug.
Reply #34 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:55 AM
The Plus feature is a rip off, I mean the only useful feature on it, is the coloring and the resizing. Ridiculous to charge 20 bucks for just that. .
The__Goo: The $20 is also paying for the development of the non plus features.
Do you see how much we Plus owners love you guys? ZubaZ gives everyone a great big hug.
Brimo
Reply #35 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:58 AM
Reply #35 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:58 AM
Could themes which are CursorFX-ready be flagged on the site here, please? CursorXP themes work up to a point in CursorFX, but not with full functionality: for instance, I can't get the dynamic-mode shadow to work with CursorXP themes. Running CursorFX Plus.
Also, I'm getting a sporadic glitch whereby the cursor becomes invisible after applying changed settings. The only way to bring it back is to reboot. Running Vista Home Basic.
Many thanks
Also, I'm getting a sporadic glitch whereby the cursor becomes invisible after applying changed settings. The only way to bring it back is to reboot. Running Vista Home Basic.
Many thanks
CarGuy1
Reply #36 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:13 AM
Well, my point is why bother advertising that the free version can support it if it is unable to do it. It is redundant.
Reply #36 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:13 AM
What that's saying is that both versions support cursors of unlimited size, not that both versions have resizing functionality.
Well, my point is why bother advertising that the free version can support it if it is unable to do it. It is redundant.
ZubaZ
Reply #37 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:18 AM
Reply #37 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:18 AM
Also, I'm getting a sporadic glitch whereby the cursor becomes invisible after applying changed settings. The only way to bring it back is to reboot. Running Vista Home Basic.
Try going into the Windows Mouse config (in control panel) and choose any pointer there. You won't have to reboot.
Lantec
Reply #38 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:19 AM
Reply #38 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:19 AM
Has anyone been able to load a theme from the library into the public version? 
If so could you explain how. I tried doubleclicking the file & nada. I tried opening in the "New package" dialog and then doing a "Save As" to .cursorfx but the package will not apply and does not show in the list.
I did the same on my home computer last night and my work station just now so I don't think it's the computer. Running XP SP2, Windowblinds, RightClick, OD+ & Samurize.......
If so could you explain how. I tried doubleclicking the file & nada. I tried opening in the "New package" dialog and then doing a "Save As" to .cursorfx but the package will not apply and does not show in the list.
I did the same on my home computer last night and my work station just now so I don't think it's the computer. Running XP SP2, Windowblinds, RightClick, OD+ & Samurize.......
Brimo
Reply #39 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:25 AM
Reply #39 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:25 AM
Sir Zubaz - thanks for the suggestion, but it's hard to do that with the cursor invisible. Actually, I've now discovered that I can bring the cursor back by logging off and logging on again, without rebooting. Just the same, there's a glitch in the program somewhere. I never had this problem with CursorXP.
Lantec
Reply #40 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:35 AM
I figured out a "way" to do it. I opened the file in the "New Package" dialog and did a saveas to the cursorfx format. Then I used Windows Explorer to move the file into the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Stardock\CursorFX\Themes.........
I'm pretty sure that's not how it's intended to work.
Reply #40 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:35 AM
Has anyone been able to load a theme from the library into the public version?
If so could you explain how. I tried doubleclicking the file & nada. I tried opening in the "New package" dialog and then doing a "Save As" to .cursorfx but the package will not apply and does not show in the list.
If so could you explain how. I tried doubleclicking the file & nada. I tried opening in the "New package" dialog and then doing a "Save As" to .cursorfx but the package will not apply and does not show in the list.
I figured out a "way" to do it. I opened the file in the "New Package" dialog and did a saveas to the cursorfx format. Then I used Windows Explorer to move the file into the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Stardock\CursorFX\Themes.........
I'm pretty sure that's not how it's intended to work.
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Reply #21 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 9:06 PM
As a practical matter, the appearance is improved ... more effects. Read the features tab in the above CursorFX link. I like this a whole lot more and I purchased CursorXP Plus. Using the CursorFX trial to kick the tires and I'm liking what I see. Try it Web!