CursorFX updated
More seamless support for CursorXP files
Friday, February 8, 2008 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Stardock updated CursorFX today with a minor update to make it able to use CursorXP themes a bit more seamlessly. Thanks for everyone's feedback.
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Daiwa
Reply #22 Friday, February 8, 2008 11:51 PM
Reply #22 Friday, February 8, 2008 11:51 PM
Philly - meant no razz or disrespect, in case you took it that way.
Brimo
Reply #23 Saturday, February 9, 2008 5:30 AM
Reply #23 Saturday, February 9, 2008 5:30 AM
On my system, this version still has a problem reported by another user in the original CursorFX thread, namely badly choppy cursor movement with any theme. This makes the program unusable from my point of view. Also, I had to get a new CursorFX Plus activation code for a fresh install of this version; the code sent to me for the first version no longer worked. Not very clever.
angus1949
Reply #24 Saturday, February 9, 2008 12:01 PM
Reply #24 Saturday, February 9, 2008 12:01 PM
Good news! I had finally given up yesterday and uninstalled both XP&FX, after backing up all of my XP cursor themes. I cleaned out all traces that I could find, ran regedit, etc.. Well, I saw this article and thought I'd try again today. I have an FXPlus subscription so I got the download from support. During the first part of install it said it needed to uninstall a previous installation. Evidently I didn't get it all. After finalizing the install and NOT launching the program I went to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Stardock\CursorFX\Themes (this is the Windows XP location). I copied all of my CXP cursor themes straight into the themes folder, did a refresh and then made sure they were there...they were. I then restarted my system and then CursorFX and every cursor was listed as they should be.
I hope this works out for more of you guys. Now if it just stays this way. Good job on the fix to the Stardock Team! Thanks.
I hope this works out for more of you guys. Now if it just stays this way. Good job on the fix to the Stardock Team! Thanks.
Duke261
Reply #25 Saturday, February 9, 2008 2:46 PM
Reply #25 Saturday, February 9, 2008 2:46 PM
I'm having problems since I installed the update. I'm sorry I did as the application was finally running smooth after much communication with support. Since the update, my cursor goes back to default whenever I use Icon Packager. When I load a new Icon set, for example, the cursor returns to default. I then have to open up Cursor FX and re install my custom cursor.
angus1949
Reply #26 Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:32 PM
Reply #26 Saturday, February 9, 2008 3:32 PM
Well, I hadn't done an icon change after reinstalling CFX. You're right. Mine does the same thing. The cursor changes back just as you are loading. Didn't have to reinstall, just re-apply. Thanks for catching that Duke.
Duke261
Reply #27 Saturday, February 9, 2008 5:48 PM
Reply #27 Saturday, February 9, 2008 5:48 PM
Yea Angus, that's what mine does too. Maybe we will get some tips on how to fix the problem here in the forum, if not, I'll start a support ticket on Monday & probably get a response on Tues. If you want I'll PM you the results of my inquiry.
Philly0381
Reply #28 Saturday, February 9, 2008 6:09 PM
Reply #28 Saturday, February 9, 2008 6:09 PM
Daiwa, no problem, I was having a Homer Simpson moment. Anyways my name is on the inside of the hat. 
fontinalis
Reply #29 Saturday, February 9, 2008 6:10 PM
Reply #29 Saturday, February 9, 2008 6:10 PM
CFX Plus seems to have memory leaks.
Definition of memory leak here
1. Load up Harmony cursor basic (no effects, etc...), TM shows about 784k to start.
2. It goes up to 1400k in a couple of minutes with no movement of cursor.
3. 1hr later, TM shows CUrsorFX at 2,868k.
CXP kept Harmony cursor at around 784k or so all the time. No creep ups in RAM usage.
Also, change the colors on Harmony once, click apply and mem usage shots up to 3,344k and rising. Click 'reset' apply and the mem does not go back to 784k, it remains at the 3,348k.
In order to drop the RAM usage down to the original used by Harmony, double click on windows default cursor, wait a sec, then go back and load Harmony again. Back to a low level of RAM usage again. It will creep up over time though.
I have tested this out on various cursors and the pattern is the same. LightRing is the worst by far, sucking up over 14,000k of RAM. Wow!
Definition of memory leak here
1. Load up Harmony cursor basic (no effects, etc...), TM shows about 784k to start.
2. It goes up to 1400k in a couple of minutes with no movement of cursor.
3. 1hr later, TM shows CUrsorFX at 2,868k.
CXP kept Harmony cursor at around 784k or so all the time. No creep ups in RAM usage.
Also, change the colors on Harmony once, click apply and mem usage shots up to 3,344k and rising. Click 'reset' apply and the mem does not go back to 784k, it remains at the 3,348k.
In order to drop the RAM usage down to the original used by Harmony, double click on windows default cursor, wait a sec, then go back and load Harmony again. Back to a low level of RAM usage again. It will creep up over time though.
I have tested this out on various cursors and the pattern is the same. LightRing is the worst by far, sucking up over 14,000k of RAM. Wow!
mcsam
Reply #30 Saturday, February 9, 2008 6:51 PM
Reply #30 Saturday, February 9, 2008 6:51 PM
As reported by Duke261 & angus1949, any changes made in IconPackager causes CursorFX to return to XP's default cursor. CursorFX must then be reinitialed to use a custom cursor set.
Actually, I'm experiencing several minor problems with CursorFX which I hope will be fixed in the near future.
Actually, I'm experiencing several minor problems with CursorFX which I hope will be fixed in the near future.
the_great_deceiver
Reply #31 Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:56 PM
Reply #31 Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:56 PM
still a no go for me. 50 % of CPU usage when using Hand theme for example. TabTip (Tablet PC input) and DWM are using up CPU. I have Tablet PC input running because of my pen tablet.
will try this again in a couple months. apparently there is a conflict and apparently nobody cares.
will try this again in a couple months. apparently there is a conflict and apparently nobody cares.
Daiwa
Reply #32 Saturday, February 9, 2008 9:53 PM
You're half right, anyway.
Reply #32 Saturday, February 9, 2008 9:53 PM
apparently there is a conflict and apparently nobody cares.
You're half right, anyway.
ZubaZ
Reply #33 Saturday, February 9, 2008 10:05 PM
Reply #33 Saturday, February 9, 2008 10:05 PM
still a no go for me. 50 % of CPU usage when using Hand theme for example. TabTip (Tablet PC input) and DWM are using up CPU. I have Tablet PC input running because of my pen tablet.
will try this again in a couple months. apparently there is a conflict and apparently nobody cares.
It's the weekend . . . have some patience.
will try this again in a couple months. apparently there is a conflict and apparently nobody cares.
BasketWeaver
Reply #34 Sunday, February 10, 2008 3:26 PM
Reply #34 Sunday, February 10, 2008 3:26 PM
Ahhhhh, much better after this update. Much easier to get cursorxp to load....THANK YOU Stardock!
davecrowell
Reply #35 Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:02 PM
Reply #35 Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:02 PM
Odd, it does not show up in my Stardock Central.
Duke261
Reply #36 Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:17 PM
You are looking under Misc...right?
Reply #36 Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:17 PM
Odd, it does not show up in my Stardock Central.
You are looking under Misc...right?
angus1949
Reply #37 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:22 PM
Hey Duke,
Sorry I hadn't replied but I've been down with the flu, and the last thing I wanted to do was be on the computer. I guess you've had no luck either. I've been experiencing another glitch off and on. Sometimes the cursor hides behind message boxes or close buttons. Once it starts I have to change cursors. I really like FX now that I've gotten more used to it, but these little problems need fixed. Also like fontinalis in #29, I too get memory leaks. Amount varies with cursor.
Reply #37 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:22 PM
Yea Angus, that's what mine does too. Maybe we will get some tips on how to fix the problem here in the forum, if not, I'll start a support ticket on Monday & probably get a response on Tues. If you want I'll PM you the results of my inquiry.
Hey Duke,
Sorry I hadn't replied but I've been down with the flu, and the last thing I wanted to do was be on the computer. I guess you've had no luck either. I've been experiencing another glitch off and on. Sometimes the cursor hides behind message boxes or close buttons. Once it starts I have to change cursors. I really like FX now that I've gotten more used to it, but these little problems need fixed. Also like fontinalis in #29, I too get memory leaks. Amount varies with cursor.
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Reply #21 Friday, February 8, 2008 10:23 PM