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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Chef Garry
Reply #62 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:20 PM
Some time ago I moved all my CXP cursors just as Zubaz suggested in #44 and every one I've loaded works fine. What happens when you try - do you get the Windows default?
Reply #62 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:20 PM
I can find the cursors on my hard drive under program files and look at all of the cursor
XP cursors but the cursors will not work with the new cursor FX. I even downloaded a new
cursor from Stardock and the new downloaded cursor doesn't work. The only cursors that
work are the ones that came with the install.
Bernie D
XP cursors but the cursors will not work with the new cursor FX. I even downloaded a new
cursor from Stardock and the new downloaded cursor doesn't work. The only cursors that
work are the ones that came with the install.
Bernie D
Some time ago I moved all my CXP cursors just as Zubaz suggested in #44 and every one I've loaded works fine. What happens when you try - do you get the Windows default?
slagny
Reply #63 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:46 PM
Reply #63 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:46 PM
Here's one - When I go to a drop down menu in the address bar for any application the CusorFX cursor changes to windows default. Is anyone else having this issue? 
Chasbo
Reply #64 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:48 PM
Reply #64 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:48 PM
It isn't worth 20 bucks to me but that being said it might be worth it to someone else. Freedom of choice. 
I just hope that good old CXP will work with any new cursors that come along after this.
On this computer for this particular app - If it ain't broke don't fix it!
I just hope that good old CXP will work with any new cursors that come along after this.
On this computer for this particular app - If it ain't broke don't fix it!
TOMPCpl
Reply #65 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:48 PM
Reply #65 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:48 PM
Ok, now i just know how to use it, and i LOVE THE EDITOR! It's awesome and easy, so begginers can make they own cursors! CursorFX is cool!
ZubaZ
Reply #66 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:55 PM
Reply #66 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:55 PM
I just hope that good old CXP will work with any new cursors that come along after this.
CXP will not run CFX cursors.
ZubaZ
Reply #67 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:55 PM
Reply #67 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:55 PM
Ok, now i just know how to use it, and i LOVE THE EDITOR! It's awesome and easy, so begginers can make they own cursors! CursorFX is cool!
Good news!!
Bernie D
Reply #69 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:53 PM
Reply #69 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:53 PM
fontinalis
Reply #70 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:04 PM
Reply #70 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:04 PM
Bugaroo??? 
- CursorFX main window goes transparent when CFX app border is clicked anywhere (top, bottom, L/R side of the window. Results in a transparent CFX window with whatever background visible where the CFX app window was previously displayed (i.e., my browser, desktop, etc...) This happens with any skin loaded on WB6 when I click the border of the CFX app.
I can reproduce it using any skin. Right now I'm using Diamond. If I unload WB then click on the CursorFX title bar or border it displays normally and will not disappear. Also, moving the cursor over the now transparent CFX app window, the left menus and the 'current theme' list re-appear but not everything in the window.
How to reproduce:
1. click Start
2. click CursorFX
3. click on any part of the border of the CFX app window and it goes transparent
System WinXP SP2,
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 44 x86)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to MOBILITY RADEON 9000
Wblind.dll 2008/01/16 12:42:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/14 17:02:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
Okay then. Anyone else seeing this?
Cheers, f
- CursorFX main window goes transparent when CFX app border is clicked anywhere (top, bottom, L/R side of the window. Results in a transparent CFX window with whatever background visible where the CFX app window was previously displayed (i.e., my browser, desktop, etc...) This happens with any skin loaded on WB6 when I click the border of the CFX app. I can reproduce it using any skin. Right now I'm using Diamond. If I unload WB then click on the CursorFX title bar or border it displays normally and will not disappear. Also, moving the cursor over the now transparent CFX app window, the left menus and the 'current theme' list re-appear but not everything in the window.
How to reproduce:
1. click Start
2. click CursorFX
3. click on any part of the border of the CFX app window and it goes transparent
System WinXP SP2,
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 44 x86)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to MOBILITY RADEON 9000
Wblind.dll 2008/01/16 12:42:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/14 17:02:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
Okay then. Anyone else seeing this?
Cheers, f
johnthecompnerd
Reply #71 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:55 PM
Reply #71 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:55 PM
no, its buggy. I have XP (vista is evil in my opinion) and I go to import a new theme. I get the nice thinking cursor. and...and...and...???!??!!!! NOTHING. Luckily, I used the free version. Im not spending 20 bucks on software that won't let u import your own themes.
Daiwa
Reply #72 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:18 PM
Reply #72 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:18 PM
With apologies to SD, CursorFX is now fully functional after a reboot (XPP SP2). Each profile I use required a reboot to get it to work. Should have thought of that, I suppose. Perhaps doing so will help others get it working.
the_great_deceiver
Reply #73 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:35 PM
just installed this and I think I found a bug. when used while Tablet PC Input Panel is running (I am using a pen tablet for Photoshoping), the CPU goes up a couple notches (25% for DWM and 25% for Tablet Panel) and my fan is pretty loud. As soon as I disable any special cursors the CPU goes back to normal.
hope this is abnormal and works fine for others.
wondering if this is reproducible on a different machine? can somebody who has curserfx and tablet PC Input running check this? thanks
Reply #73 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:35 PM
just installed this and I think I found a bug. when used while Tablet PC Input Panel is running (I am using a pen tablet for Photoshoping), the CPU goes up a couple notches (25% for DWM and 25% for Tablet Panel) and my fan is pretty loud. As soon as I disable any special cursors the CPU goes back to normal.
hope this is abnormal and works fine for others.
wondering if this is reproducible on a different machine? can somebody who has curserfx and tablet PC Input running check this? thanks
Alberto
Reply #74 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:26 AM
Reply #74 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:26 AM
Re:
Unlimited cursor size.
CursorFX Free (sorry, "Trial" is a mistake) supports cursors of unlimited size, as opposed to standard Windows cursors.
You can make a 1000x1000 pixels cursor and see that huge thing acting as your mouse pointer. Same for CursorXP Free.. there used to be that huge light saber cursor around that took 50% of the screen.
Cursor resizing is a post processing and is a CursorXP Plus only feature.
Unlimited cursor size.
CursorFX Free (sorry, "Trial" is a mistake) supports cursors of unlimited size, as opposed to standard Windows cursors.
You can make a 1000x1000 pixels cursor and see that huge thing acting as your mouse pointer. Same for CursorXP Free.. there used to be that huge light saber cursor around that took 50% of the screen.
Cursor resizing is a post processing and is a CursorXP Plus only feature.
Chef Garry
Reply #75 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:01 AM
If it ain't broke, you haven't tweaked it enough yet.
Reply #75 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:01 AM
If it ain't broke don't fix it!
If it ain't broke, you haven't tweaked it enough yet.
Daiwa
Reply #76 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:21 AM
Reply #76 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:21 AM
Now that CursorFX is working on my rig, I'm seeing the Windows default pointer suddenly show up when the cursor is hovered over certain system buttons or items in some dropdown lists. Never saw that with CXP. I tried to snag a screenshot but PrintScreen captures everything but the Windows pointer.
LightStar
Reply #77 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:21 AM
Reply #77 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:21 AM
I had to uninstall CursorXP Plus in order to get CurosrFX to even work at all.
LightStar
Reply #78 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:25 AM
Reply #78 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:25 AM
I must say also that CursorXP was far superior in creating new cursor themes. In CursorXP when you went to create a new theme, it automatically imported whatever current cursor set you were using (if the cursors were applied by something other than CursorXP) and it imported the X,Y coordinates too. In CursorFX, it imports nothing automatically. A step backwards I would say. Any way of getting this ability added back into CursorFX? (
LightStar
Reply #79 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:30 AM
Tried it and I am not having that problem here at all running on Windows XP SP2 also.
Reply #79 Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:30 AM
CursorFX main window goes transparent when CFX app border is clicked anywhere (top, bottom, L/R side of the window.
Tried it and I am not having that problem here at all running on Windows XP SP2 also.
aufisch
Reply #80 Thursday, February 7, 2008 11:04 AM
Reply #80 Thursday, February 7, 2008 11:04 AM
I took the plunge after Snidely's remark about CursorFX working on Vista64 bit. Everything seems to work fine here, including the old CursorXP-themes.
I like the preview option which shows all cursors and animations (I always found it tedious loading each cursor and then testing it on a heap of different windows to see all animations). Well done!
For those that have problems: I first loaded the default Windows cursor through the Windows panel - then unloaded CursorXP plus - backed up all CursorXP-themes - uninstalled CursorXP - installed CursorFX plus through Stardock Central - moved the CursorXP-themes to c:\Users\Public\Documents\Stardock\CursorFX\Themes (this path would apply to Vista only) - started CursorFX.
I like the preview option which shows all cursors and animations (I always found it tedious loading each cursor and then testing it on a heap of different windows to see all animations). Well done!
For those that have problems: I first loaded the default Windows cursor through the Windows panel - then unloaded CursorXP plus - backed up all CursorXP-themes - uninstalled CursorXP - installed CursorFX plus through Stardock Central - moved the CursorXP-themes to c:\Users\Public\Documents\Stardock\CursorFX\Themes (this path would apply to Vista only) - started CursorFX.
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Reply #61 Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:04 PM