CursorFX 4 Effects performance issue

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This thread is to specifically address reported performance issue noted in the CFX4 press release:

https://forums.stardock.com/499035/page/1/#3774780

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Quoting Hnagy78, reply 10

I already installed the new version 4.3 and yes Effects & Trails are there now but my big problem now is the animated cursors that are extremely very heavy to use at the end i uninstalled CursorFx 4 because i purchased many animated cursors and i should use them and Re installed the OLD v2.16 again until you find a solution to fix CFX 4  

Quoting venkum, reply 16

I installed this latest version and using animated cursors but, disappointed in it. I think this has made my computer slower and I sometimes have to mouse click 2 or even 3 times for the click action takes effect. I'll use it for some more time, but not happy with it at the moment.

Quoting Hnagy78, reply 20

I have the exact same issue with custom animated curors (Not built in cursors) it very slow responding when using my animated cursors.But i FIXED that by going to "Settings>Shadow" and checked the Disable checkbox that fixed all problems.So what i want to know why should i disable this Option in order to get my cursors working properly? And are you going to address this issue and fix it?

We want all like performance issues with effects reported and discussed here.

We will update it with things to test and perhaps a new build if warranted. 

Thank you for your time, effort, and patience.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Admin removed as the post is unrelated to the thread topic.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I have a problem with all the animated cursors flickering rapidly, I have tried turning off shadows, purge and reinstall all to no avail. I hope you can assist.

Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi. I have the same problem as TrumpsMyPresident. Animated cursors are blinking. I have CursorFX 4.03, windows 10 version 20H2, gtx1660ti graphics card. Please check this problem and provide a solution.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Kunpao, reply 3

Hi. I have the same problem as TrumpsMyPresident. Animated cursors are blinking. I have CursorFX 4.03, windows 10 version 20H2, gtx1660ti graphics card. Please check this problem and provide a solution.

This issue has been going on since May of last year.

I hope that gives you an idea on when a solution will be provided.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I just purchased Object Desktop, really only for Fences, but CursorFX intrigues me.  Unfortunately 4.03 does not appear to be a fully baked version.  The cursor icon is super duper small, every now and then it flashes like it's attempting to render properly.  Please provide support on how to make this app function properly.  Graphics card is a NVIDIA Quadro M620. 

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Where do I find TrumpsMyPresident. Animated cursors?