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1 Welcome to CursorFX

[edit] Welcome to CursorFX

CursorFX (formerly CursorXP) is a utility that allows you to change the graphics that clothe your cursor, called Skinning. With CursorFX you can add new themes to your cursor's movements and actions (events). For those upgrading from CursorXP, you will notice how CursorFX is now an easier to use, stand-alone application. Here is a list of the many features available to you...

[edit] Features of CursorFX Plus

Includes all of the features of CursorFX free version, plus the following:

On-click special effects.
Cursors colorization.
Uniform transparency.
Cursor mirroring.
Cursor sizing.
Trail effects.
Transparency.
Dynamic shadow - shadow follows the coordinates of a real light spot for realistic movement.

[edit] Features of CursorFX (free version)

Cursors with unlimited size.
Fully anti-aliased cursors.
Fully 32-bit alpha blended cursors.
Animations and scripts.
Cursors with normal and pressed states.
Full featured theme editor.
Full featured graphic control panel.
Fully configurable soft shadow.

[edit] System Requirements

Windows XP (32-bit) or Windows Vista (32-bit).
100 MB free drive space.
512 MB RAM.

[edit] Upgrading

When upgrading from CursorXP to CursorFX, simply install CursorFX and it will take care of removing CursorXP for you.

[edit] Importing cursor packages (themes) from CursorXP into CursorFX

If you have any CursorXP Cursor Themes that you downloaded or created, CursorFX will convert them. After CursorFX has been installed, using Windows Explorer, simply double-click on the old theme(s) and CursorFX will automatically import and move the file into the correct folder.

[edit] Updates

The most convenient way to get updates for CursorFX is by installing Stardock Central (SDC), which requires internet connectivity. With SDC you can register your Stardock products, download updates, join in discussions, chat, read Stardock news, browse for other software, visit the Stardock web site, get new skins and themes, purchase software, and blog. The SDC will display what version of CursorFX you have installed and the version number of any available update. CursorFX is listed under Misc. software.

If you decide not to install Stardock Central, you can get updates from www.stardock.com/Support/ . Type in the Email address you used when ordering CursorFX originally and an Email will be sent to you with a link to the latest version (build).