Christmas Animated Cursors Version 1.0d Copyright 1999-2001 by W. J. Harnden, Jr., all rights reserved. For personal use only, all other use, including themes and collections, require permission from the copyright holder (email joescursors@yahoo.com). Latest version available at http://joescursors.tripod.com/CHCurPg.htm. Use "Word Wrap" to view this file. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction This is a collection of unique Christmas Animated Cursors to put the holiday spirit on your desktop. They work with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 and all video setups 256 color or higher. They provide a wide selection of replacements for all the standard Windows mouse pointers. It will also replace the "link" cursor whenever you use the "single click" setting for "folder options" in newer versions of Windows. For installation see the "Instructions" below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version History Version 1.0 (11/9/99) -- Initial issue of 52 Christmas Animated Cursors. Version 1.0a (5/8/2000) -- Corrected typos in Readme file. Version 1.0b (10/5/00) -- Updated readme file for new URL (XOOM bought by NBCi). Version 1.0c (6/28/01) -- Updated readme file for new web site (NBCi out of business). Version 1.0d (8/11/01) -- Updated readme file for new web site (theGlobe out of business). Added "pad" file. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 General The installation file is designed to work with all normal default Windows installations. (If you have a non-standard Windows installation you can copy the cursors to your "Cursors" folder after unzipping them and then install them from "Control Panel" individually as described in Steps 2 and 4.) If you are not familiar with the terms used in these directions, get help from someone who is. Installation 1. Unzip the CHCursr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\Xmas", otherwise type in the folder you used when prompted during installation for the "downloaded files". In Windows Explorer, go to the temporary folder you just made and right click on "INSTALCH.INF". Select (double click) "Install". You should see a message that the cursor files are being copied to your computer. (If you get an error message about no program being associated with this file, you have a problem with your Windows 95/98 system installation, which can be repaired by following the directions at "http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q145/8/10.asp".) 2. In Control Panel, double click on "Mouse" for Mouse Properties. Click on "Pointers" in Mouse Properties. 3. Under "Scheme", click on the arrow for the drop down menu and double click on the "Christmas Animated Cursors" entry. You should now see the appropriate Christmas Animated Cursor for each default mouse pointer. 4. To keep the set shown, just click on "Apply" and go to step 5. To change any of the cursors, select that cursor and click on "Browse", double click on the "XMAS" folder, then select the new cursor desired from those listed. Highlight the desired cursor and click "Open." You should now see the new cursor shown for that event. Continue this until you have all the cursors the way you want. At this time you may want to save this as a custom scheme. Type in a scheme name and click on "Save As". To initiate the new cursors, click on "Apply". 5. Exit Mouse Properties and Control Panel. Delete your temporary folder. You're done! Note: The "application in background" cursors have "APPS" in their name and the "busy" cursors have "BUSY" in their name. All "application in background" cursors can also be used as the normal cursor. Cursors with "LINK" are able to be used as the browser cursor for Windows 98 if you have IE4 (unfortunately Microsoft discontinued this in IE5). However, link cursors can be used as the normal cursor. To uninstall: 1. Select new cursors that are not in the "\Cursors\XMAS" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "Christmas Animated Cursors", and select "Add/Remove". This removes all the cursors and registry entries that were installed. 2. In Windows Explorer, delete empty folder "\Cursors\XMAS" in your default windows folder. Do NOT delete your "\Cursors" folder!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- License These files are copyrighted and being released as freeware for personal, non-profit use only. If you wish to use ANY of these cursors for ANY OTHER USE than the ones stated above, including use in themes or collections, send a request for permission via email to joescursors@yahoo.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer of Warranty These cursor files are "AS IS" and come WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Because of the various hardware and software environments into which these cursors may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. You take full responsibility for their use, suitability, and consequences. They are not guaranteed to work on your computer or your application. You should perform your own virus screenings and perform your own tests for suitability. The user must assume the entire risk of using these files, including their installation. If your computer crashes, I am NOT responsible, nor am I responsible for any collateral damages or consequences of any kind. YOU are the ONLY one responsible for their use. (Remember you got this for free!) Unzipping the zipped file or any of its contents consitutes acceptance of this disclaimer and of the license. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING Although intentionally made without "flashing" animations, this warning is provided for your benefit. These cursors are animated and could possibly induce epileptic seizures in those with epilepsy. These problems can arise even in those who have not been previously diagnosed with the condition. If you notice any unusual conditions develop (seizures, loss of awareness, etc.), STOP USING THESE CURSORS IMMEDIATELY and seek medical aid. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits This cursor set is my original work. I have borrowed animation ideas from my previous sets. They are available at these pages: 3D Green Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DGCurPg.htm 3D Yellow Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DYCurPg.htm 3D Red Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DRCurPg.htm 3D Orange Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DOCurPg.htm 3D Blue 2 Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DB2CrPg.htm 3D Maroon Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DMCurPg.htm 3D Purple Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DPCurPg.htm Flat Blue Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/FBCurPg.htm Animated Inverse Cursor Scheme - http://joescursors.tripod.com/AniInvPg.htm Neon Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/NeonCrPg.htm High Visibility Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/HVCurPg.htm New Year Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/NYCurPg.htm The 3D Maroon Animated Cursors contain sports related cursors not carried in the other sets, but which can be used with any of them. The original animations for the "standard" cursors used in the first 3D Green Animated Cursor set I made were modeled after a freeware blue 3D animated and static cursor set developed by Chris Prescott. I wish to thank him for permission to use his ideas. His cursor set is available at http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/4467. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christmas Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 1.0d CHalt.ani - "UpArrow" or alternate cursor CHapps1.ani - "application starting" vertical rotating hourglass CHapps2.ani - "application starting" blinking eyes CHapps3.ani - "application starting" stopwatch CHapps4.ani - "application starting" wagging tail CHapps5.ani - "application starting" disappearing tail CHapps6.ani - "application starting" tied in knots tail CHapps7.ani - "application starting" Christmas tree with blinking lights CHapps8.ani - "application starting" Santa pointing CHarrow.cur - "arrow" cursor CHarrow1.cur - "arrow" Christmas tree cursor CHarrow2.cur - "arrow" Santa cursor CHarrowL.cur - "arrow" large (laptop) cursor CHarrowM.cur - "arrow" medium cursor CHbeam.cur - "Ibeam" or text select CHbeamL.cur - "Ibeam" or text select - large (laptop) CHbeamM.cur - "Ibeam" or text select - medium CHbusy1.ani - "wait" vertical rotating hourglass CHbusy10.ani - "wait" stockings on a fireplace CHbusy11.ani - "wait" Santa CHbusy12.ani - "wait" Santa's Sleigh CHbusy13.ani - "wait" multicolored lights in a window at night CHbusy14.ani - "wait" chasing lights in a clear window CHbusy15.ani - "wait" Christmas tree with lights CHbusy16.ani - "wait" Nativity CHbusy17.ani - "wait" Shepards CHbusy18.ani - "wait" Three Wise Men CHbusy19.ani - "wait" gingerbread man CHbusy2.ani - "wait" watching eyes CHbusy20.ani - "wait" wreath with lights CHbusy21.ani - "wait" waving Santa CHbusy3.ani - "wait" stopwatch CHbusy4.ani - "wait" sleeping CHbusy5.ani - "wait" sweep second hand clock CHbusy6.ani - "wait" jumping shoe CHbusy7.ani - "wait" ringing bell CHbusy8.ani - "wait" candle CHbusy9.ani - "wait" candy cane CHcross.cur - "crosshair" or precision select CHcrossL.cur - "crosshair" or precision select - large (laptop) CHcrossM.cur - "crosshair" or precision select - medium CHdiagl.ani - "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor CHdiagr.ani - "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor CHhelp.ani - "help" cursor CHhorz.ani - "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor CHlink.cur - "link" pointing right hand CHlink1.ani - "link" pointing right hand with moving thumb CHmove.ani - "SizeAll" or move cursor CHno.ani - "no" cursor - rotating sign CHpen.ani - "NWPen" or handwriting cursor (pen) CHpen2.ani - "NWPen" rotating pencil CHvert.ani - "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor file_id.diz - short description (BBS) file INSTALCH.INF - registry file to install the cursor scheme pad_file.xml - ASP format file description Readme.txt - this readme file -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Download Driver Pack
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