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]  CFX_Settings_Shadow_Dialog[1]

Download: www.cursorfx.com

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killajosh
Reply #1 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 5:01 PM
CursorFX+ is awesome! I love it!!!! Great job SD, and thanks for yet another cool toy!
SteveGosselin
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 5:09 PM
CursorFX+ is awesome!

+1, excellent program.
Mykinius
Reply #3 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 5:26 PM
CursorFX+ is awesome!


+1, excellent program.

+2... custom cursors are simply win. (Except now more so with the new release.)
RottGutt
Reply #4 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 6:07 PM
Why isn't CursorFX listed on SDC?
Chef Garry
Reply #5 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 6:11 PM
Why isn't CursorFX listed on SDC?


If you've purchased CFX+, it should show up under the miscellaneous tab. I don't think the free version shows in SDC at all.
RoseNell
Reply #6 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 6:55 PM
It is just tooooo cool... Thanks Stardock....    
ZubaZ
Reply #7 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:00 PM
My thanks and complements to the developer.          
Xenobond
Reply #8 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:00 PM
Freakin sweet!!
Pugboy
Reply #9 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:03 PM
YES! My issue of cursor lag is gone
CarGuy1
Reply #10 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:06 PM

I downloaded the free version from the above address but it is named "CursorFX_preview.exe".
Does this mean it is still a beta or is this the final release?
Island Dog
Reply #11 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:08 PM
I downloaded the free version from the above address but it is named "CursorFX_preview.exe".


It should say CursorFX_public.exe.


CarGuy1
Reply #12 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:17 PM
FYI...The link on the top of this page gives you the preview, the one at the bottom of the page gives you the public one.
WWW Link

Time to me to uninstall and reinstall.

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.  
Daiwa
Reply #13 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:18 PM
What is the upgrade policy for those who own CXP Plus? And do current .curxptheme files work with CFX? Thanks.
the_great_deceiver
Reply #14 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:19 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.
prickly pear
Reply #15 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:38 PM
Hello,

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
SteveGosselin
Reply #16 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 8:31 PM
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.

Same problem.
Astyanax
Reply #17 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 8:36 PM
No x64=No Thanks.
dancetomuch
Reply #18 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 8:43 PM
dont like it sorry ( 
Tecumseh
Reply #19 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 8:54 PM
I'm sticking with CXP & CXP-Plus for the time being ... they suite my needs. Actually, all I use Plus for is resizing.
WebGizmos
Reply #20 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 8:58 PM
Whats the actual difference between CXP & CFXP? As in...what does CFXP do that CXP doesn't?

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