Neon Animated Cursors Version 1.0d

Copyright 1998-2001 by W. J. Harnden, Jr., all rights reserved. For personal use only, all other uses require permission from the copyright holder (email joescursors@yahoo.com).

Latest version available at http://joescursors.tripod.com/NeonCrPg.htm.

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Introduction

This is a collection of brightly colored animated cursors for Windows 95/98/ME or NT/2000. They are all based on a common theme of being a neon tube formed in the shape the cursor. There are ten cursor schemes in the set, consisting of five different colors (blue, green, purple, red and yellow) and two different backgrounds (clear and black). The different backgrounds provide contrast with both light and dark colored desktops. They replace all the standard Windows mouse pointers with animated ones, with many optional versions to choose from. It will also replace the "link" cursor whenever you use the "single click" setting for "folder options" in newer versions of Windows. These cursors will work with all Windows color video setups (256K and up). These cursors lend some variety to the desktop and compliment the many themes available for Windows 95/98/ME. For installation see the "Instructions" below.

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Version History

Version 1.0  (2/24/99) -- Initial issue of 315 color coordinated Neon Animated Cursors.

Version 1.0a (2/18/00) -- Updated readme file for new website (Geocities to XOOM).

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 website (NBCi out of business).

Version 1.0d (8/11/01) -- Updated readme file for new website (theGlobe out of business). Added "pad" file.

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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 installation you can copy the cursors to your cursor folder after unzipping them and install them from Control Panel individually. If you are not familiar with the terms used in these directions, get help from someone who is to do this installation.

Installation

1. Unzip the NeonCrsr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\Neon", otherwise type in the folder used when prompted during installation for the "downloaded files". In Windows Explorer, go to the temporary folder you just made and right click on "INSTALLN.INF". Select (double click) "Install". You should see a message that the cursor files are being copied to your computer.

2. In Control Panel, double click on "Mouse" for Mouse Properties. Click on "Pointers" in Mouse Properties.

3. Ten cursor schemes are provided with this set. Under "Scheme", click on the arrow for the drop down menu and double click on the desired color (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green or Purple) and background (Clear or Black) of the "Neon Animated" entries. You should now see the appropriate Neon 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 "NEON" 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 ending in "L" are larger cursors designed for laptop computers or large monitors. Cursors with "LINK" are able to be used as the browser cursor for IE4/5 if you have Windows 98. The "BUSY8" cursors are 60 second timers and can be used to measure waiting time for your applications. The clear background cursors all have "C" as the third letter in the file name. The black background cursors all have "B" as the third letter in the file name. Most of the "busy" cursors are designed to be used with either set. While I made these as matching color sets, you can mix the colors and backgrounds of the cursors into whatever custom set you want, as described in Step 4.

To uninstall:

1. Select new cursors that are not in the "\Cursors\NEON" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "Neon 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\NEON" in your default windows folder. Do NOT delete your "\Cursors" folder!!

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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, send a request for permission via email to joescursors@yahoo.com. 

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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.

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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.

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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 Red Animated Cursors         - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DRCurPg.htm
3D Yellow Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DYCurPg.htm
3D Orange Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/3DOCurPg.htm
3D Blue2 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
High Visibility Animated Cursors- http://joescursors.tripod.com/HVCurPg.htm
Animated Inverse Cursor Scheme  - http://joescursors.tripod.com/AniInvPg.htm
Christmas Animated Cursors      - http://joescursors.tripod.com/CHCurPg.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.

For the cursor with the stylized Windows flag, the copyright for the original Windows flag belongs to Microsoft.

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Neon Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 1.0d

Note to conserve room, I am not listing all 318 files in this zip file individually. The "*" for the second letter represents the five possible color variations "r", "y", "g", "b", or "p", representing the colors red, yellow, green, blue, or purple. For each of these colors there can be two background versions as denoted by the "#" in the third letter, where "b" or "c" are used denoting black background or clear background. If there is no "#" in the third position, it should be usable with either background color and there is only one version of that cursor for each color.

file_id.diz	- short description (BBS) file
INSTALLN.INF	- registry file to install the cursor scheme
n*#alt.ani	- "UpArrow" or alternate cursor
n*#apps1.ani	- "application starting" vertical rotating hourglass
n*#apps2.ani	- "application starting" stopwatch
n*#apps3.ani	- "application starting" blinking eyes
n*#apps4.ani	- "application starting" spinning CDROM
n*#apps5.ani	- "application starting" wagging tail
n*#apps6.ani	- "application starting" shy tail
n*#apps7.ani	- "application starting" bouncing ball
n*#apps8.ani	- "application starting" footsteps
n*#apps9.ani	- "application starting" waving flag
n*#arrol.cur	- "arrow" cursor - large size for laptops
n*#arrow.cur	- "arrow" cursor
n*#beam.cur	- "Ibeam" or text select
n*#busy6.ani	- "wait" walking shoe
n*#cross.cur	- "crosshair" or precision select
n*#diagl.ani	- "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor
n*#diagr.ani	- "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor
n*#help.ani	- "help" cursor
n*#horz.ani	- "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor
n*#link.cur	- "link" pointing right hand
n*#link2.ani	- "link" pointing right hand with moving thumb
n*#move.ani	- "SizeAll" or move cursor
n*#no.ani	- "no" cursor with rotating sign
n*#no2.ani	- "no" cursor with word "no"
n*#pen.ani	- "NWPen" or handwriting cursor (pen)
n*#pen2.ani	- "NWPen" rotating pencil
n*#vert.ani	- "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor
n*arrow.ani	- blinking "arrow" cursor
n*busy1.ani	- "wait" vertical rotating hourglass
n*busy2.ani	- "wait" stopwatch
n*busy3.ani	- "wait" roving eyes
n*busy4.ani	- "wait" sleeping
n*busy5.ani	- "wait" pulsing heart
n*busy7.ani	- "wait" clock second hand
n*busy8.ani	- "wait" 60 second timer
n*busy9.ani	- "wait" orbiting balls
pad_file.xml     - ASP format file description
readme.txt	- this readme file

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