- Quick specs
- Price: Free; paid upgrade avaialable $19.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
- Date added: September 17, 2008
- Total Downloads: 4,518,081
- Downloads last week: 10,195
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 302 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff on December 07, 2008
Sick of looking at that same old cursor? Us too. Click any of the animated 3D pointers on CursorFX to view the change before you even close the app. CursorFX starts you off with a handful of well-designed cursors, from the prim, sleek arrow replacement to a lightsaber look-alike or a grinding gear. More freebies await in Stardock's online user gallery.
These basic cursor-changing functions are free to use, but those seeking more performative tricks can upgrade to the Plus version. $19.95 unlocks features that have your cursor dot the screen with color each time you click or leaving trails of bubbles in its wake.
Anyone can tweak the custom cursor's look and feel and can easily revert to the standard model if you need a reminder of what you've left behind. CursorFX integrates into the Mouse panel, takes only about 1MB of RAM, and does not slow the cursor's movement. This free application is a must-have for upgrading Vista or XP's look.
Publisher's description
From Stardock :CursorFX is a program for Windows XP and Windows Vista that enables users to vastly improve the visual appearance and functionality of the Windows mouse cursor. Once installed, users can choose between hundreds of different mouse cursors with fluid animations, smooth edges, unique sizes, and more system event behaviors. In addition, CursorFX supports features such as smooth motion which the default Windows mouse cursor does not.
Version 2.01 adds additional cursors and more options.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.01 adds additional cursors and more options.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 302 votes
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Version: CursorFX 2.01
Pros: Faster and without hangups that seem to occur with Cursor XP.
Cons: No problems with the free version.
Summary: With most computers today having the power to run this app, it is a good diversion for a little variety on the desktop. However check your CPU power before upgrading to the industrial strength FX particularly on netbooks. The extras can sap power aw... read more >>
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Version: CursorFX 2.01
"What is not to like? It works, and it works well!"
Pros: It installed without any problems or hang-ups on Windows 7. It did not come with a load of spy-ware or unnecessary garbage attached. The cursors are different. They do different things. They are not plain ol' cursors like every version of Windows.
Cons: I cannot think of anything that is wrong with the program. It worked. It worked well. It still works. I am using it now.
Summary: Really. Think about it. If you are here, you are looking for something different; something that is not like everything else. But, you do not want to be bothered by downloading something that is going to load your computer down with pop-ups and usel... read more >>
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Version: CursorFX 2.01
Pros: very customizable
Cons: none found so far
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Version: CursorFX 2.01
Pros: if you dont like the boring microsoft cursor this is for you(and me)loads to choose from at wincustomise,get one to match your windows theme or your mood.wont use up much ram (less than 4mb)
Cons: nothing bad to say about it
Summary: get your pointer spiced up a bit for free
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Version: CursorFX 2.01
Pros: More cursors than in heaven and Earth!
Cons: Heavy on system resources.
Summary: If you like unusual cursors......then, this is like hitting the powerball lottery! -- CursorFX has almost ANY cursor your mind can imagine, and even some you can`t! This download contains the cursor control panel and comes pre-loaded with a bunch of... read more >>
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