This post was published 11 years 8 months 19 days ago. The enable pointer shadow option does nothing, i dont know why. Follow our simple instructions to install windows cursors onto a computer with a windows 10, 8, 7, vista and windows xp operating system. One cursor upper right of screen disappeared then reappeared intermittently. About an hour ago, i installed the xsx alphablended cursors on my computer and already im loving them. Xsx alpha blended cursors with embedded shadows aaron. Dec 08, 2002 hi, i just found out a way to make xps own alphablended cursors, smooth and shadowed rainbow of death so without further adieu. Aaron tiensivu has created a nice installer for xsxs alphablended cursors. Custom alpha blended semitransparent mouse cursors by. Not only do they look cool, but aaron lists some very good reasons for using them. Aug 30, 2003 the standard windows cursors that i found of these werent alpha blended and the alpha blended ones were cursorxp. After a few days using the xsx alphablended cursors i realized that im missing the shadow under the cursors.
I just found it somewhat odd that their own site didnt tell me much. The first one appeared in the lower left of my screen. Theyre bigger than the default windows set, and they look almost maclike, which is generally a plus. Try installing the smart and colorful xsx alpha blended package of. Since 2001, almost every laptop and desktop system that i use on a day to day basis does not use the default mouse cursors that come with windows xp and vista. Sep 08, 2012 thanks for wathing sorry about my audio but this filming progrm hasnt a good audiobut i hoped you guys enjoyed links the page i was showing you xsx alpha blended cursors download.
I use the xsx alpha blended cursors the main one is blue but changes colors and is transparent to be able to see through it. For some reason, the pixels seem to be blended against a black background. Nov 15, 2001 xsx alpha blended winxp style cursors how to install. Try installing the smart and colorful xsx alpha blended package of mouse cursors. Multiple issues cursor solution that worked for me. Click on the pointers tab and select xsx alpha blended cursors from the scheme dropdown list. Transparencies, shadows, animations and new shapes to custom your pc.
However, i managed to add the shadows to the individual cursor files and at least for me they are visually more distinctive on the screen. A similar but more colorful theme is xsx alpha blended cursors. Fluid animation, alpha blended smoothness and special effects that look good and improve the ease of use of windows such as resizing mouse cursors on the fly, adding button click events, etc. For windows 95, 98, me, and 2000 currently untested from the extracted temporary folder, go into xsxnormalcursors folder and right click the f file and select install. Hi, i just found out a way to make xps own alphablended cursors, smooth and shadowed rainbow of death so without further adieu. It is quite old, but is still one of the best cursors to have been made. The standard windows cursors that i found of these werent alpha blended and the alpha blended ones were cursorxp. May 27, 2012 the exe is named xsx alphablendedcursorssetupv1. Windows home server power pack 1 xsx alpha blended cursors with embedded shadows. Im not actually sure which is meant to be the default windows 10 one.
Custom alpha blended semitransparent mouse cursors by xsx. Xsx alpha blended winxp style cursors how to install. Then follow the above steps to set it as your default pack. Xp cursors is a 3d, animated green cursor collection that will take the place of your actual boring cursors xp cursors will install the collection of 15 new cursors on your computer and will give it a futuristic look. Different colored mouse pointers cursors free download. Contribute to szepeviktorwindows workstation development by creating an account on github. At the grand old age of 64 i built a pc went pretty flawless actually, although i was scared to death.
Glowing orange with the mysterious energy of another galaxy. Easily apply skins, shadows, motion trails and sounds to your cursors. Dec 04, 2007 aaron tiensivu has created a nice installer for xsxs alphablended cursors. The cursors change color based on the action performed normallink selectetc.
A number of changes have been made to the site since then, so please contact me if anything is broken or seems wrong. Windows 7 cursors for windows xp the cursors are alpha blended and look exactly like windows 7 cursors. They are easy on the eyes, professional looking, and most importantly, easy to locate on a. These cursors change color depending on the possible action like clicking a link or resizing a window, and. Just unzip the cursors in your \windows\cursors\ directory and then select them from the mouse properties in the control panel. However, tbitmap instances with pixelformat pf32bit and alphaformat afdefined behaving as alpha blended for the other purposes when referred by its handles are not being recognized as valid alpha blended bitmaps for creation of icons or cursors. I use the xsx alpha blended cursorsthe main one is blue but changes colors and is transparent to be able to see through it. Observe the sidebar on the left, you will see many options. Xsx cursors have finally found a new home junk jack.
According to ms kb entry, there is a quirk in createiconindirect which recognizes hbitmaps been created with bitmapv5header passed to createdibsection and bgra channel layout however, tbitmap instances with pixelformat pf32bit and alphaformat afdefined behaving as alpha blended for the other purposes when referred by its handles are not being. Cursor xp will extend the possibilities of your cursors, making available a collection of more than 200 different cursors. Changes to green for hyperlinks, orange for waitingworking. For windows 95, 98, me, and 2000 currently untested from the extracted temporary folder, go into xsx normalcursors folder and right click the xsx f file and select install. Xskh cursors for windows 7 free cool mouse cursors download. Alpha blended mouse cursors, and returnil virtual system.
The option to use custom cursor schemes in windows is still available in the most recent version of the operating system. After i installed windows 10, i actually decided to do a factory reset and even after that, it was still the old cursors. Update you can download them and see my blog at thanks, xsx. The second one appeared in the upper right of my screen. The bone system was used to create this while im not familiar with this. Free blue cursors windows cursors downloads the pcman. Dec 20, 2007 the option to use custom cursor schemes in windows is still available in the most recent version of the operating system. I tried both, and both worked, they look just like his pictures, and they change colors, to red also.
Jul 05, 2011 here is the link to download xsx alpha blended cursors xsx alpha belended cursors. Download32 is source for alpha blended cursors windows shareware, freeware download awicons lite, rocketdock, alphacontrols, alphacontrols lite edition, cosmic drift, etc. There is even a version for lefthand users and lowres. Obviously this is a lot darker than the intended 50% alpha filter intended. Figure b is what is produced after alpha blending has been performed. Windows 7 cursors for windows xp wallpapers, icons. Cursorfx comes complete with over 12 unique cursors. Its neat because almost all the cursors are the same. There are up to 64 frames in each particular cursor, semitransparent smooth shadows, and amazing. So is it by coincidence that pcwizkids named it xsx. Oh, and the cursor theme im using is called anathema blue cursor, and you can download it for free from deviantart also available in more colors and even left handed ones.
Ive been using them for several years and several versions of windows and i install them on all my computers. Its neat because almost all the cursors are the same shape, just with different colors. Just unzip the cursors in your \ windows \ cursors \ directory and then select them from the mouse properties in the control panel. Xeonyx is a very smooth and scifi looking cursor theme with some unique curves, subtle gradients. Oct 02, 2012 there are any number of cursor packs that can be downloaded and set up to run from pointer options in mouse properties. A set of sharp and simple cursors, white and in parts transparent. Here is the link to download xsx alpha blended cursors. My old xp machine has these really neat arrow cursors i downloaded years ago but i cant find a matching program on that pc. Helping applications ask for uac elevation in vista a real world example my xsx cursor package next post. While youre there, make sure to take a look at our projects. Beautiful xsx alpha blended cursors tinyhacker the site really didnt have any commentary. May 12, 2011 xsx cursors have finally found a new home. Another fun, legacy, cursorfx set from 2006, converted for windows. There are any number of cursor packs that can be downloaded and set up to run from pointer options in mouse properties.
The xsx cursor installation package is a free download for windows only. Create stunning animated windows mouse cursors for your pc with cursorfx. Alpha blended cursors nathan blasac notes from the field. Xskh cursors for windows 7 download in xpirate theme, i added a skull, and this time, i made a cursor set that ive been planned for a long time. Once you have installed the pack, it will be shown in the mouse properties with the name of xp cursors, ready to be selected. These xsx alpha blended mouse cursors are color coded and change color depending on what activity the mouse is being used for, such as clicking a link, scrolling, or resizing windows. Ive been using them for several years and several versions of. Custom alpha blended semitransparent mouse cursors by xsx for windows xp and vista autoinstall package v1. Cursorfx is a program that allows users to change their standard windows mouse cursors to fully animated, alphablended mouse cursors that just look great. Download aero cursors for xp mirror if you like these cursors then you would also like mac os x cursors for windows. In my opinion only ones useful cursors besides windows original ones. Download apps about cursors for windows like mouse jiggler, cursorfx free, mouse magic. With cursor xp you will be able to change your cursors and let them impress you. Nov 26, 2017 something a tad different but has worked great for years for me.
How to get xsx alpha blended cursorseasy installerhd. Ive updated the xsx alpha blended cursor package with my time off for the holidays. Alpha blended mouse cursors can replace your windows cursors with something better. How can i create alpha blended iconcursor indirect from. Os x cursors for windows xp im sure most of you know how to. Cursorfx is a program that allows users to change their standard windows mouse cursors to fully animated, alpha blended mouse cursors that just look great. Diablo iii windows 7 theme windows, free and safe download. How to get xsx alpha blended cursors for free youtube. The other flashing cursor lower left of screen stayed in the same spot.