File extension cur information
CUR file extension is a Windows Cursor file that falls in the category of System files. It is an animation or cursor image normally used for the mouse pointer of Windows. For instance, it can be an arrow, an I-bar used in text editing or a spinning hourglass. .THEME files or a custom desktop theme can be used to change the animation/image of the cursor like changing the hourglass to a watch. Applications that open this file in a windows operating system include ACDSee Photo Manager and Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.
Cannot open cur files in Windows?
Not being able to open cur files in Windows may be a result of registry errors or not having the appropriate application installed. It is strongly recommended that you scan your computer for registry errors (free).The CUR file extension enables users to store cursors with various designs for the mouse pointer. The file is normally located in Microsoft Windows 3.x and Windows’ later versions. In Windows NT, 95 and other later versions, this file extension has been superseded greatly by ANI format that permits color cursor and animated designs. This file extension also gives transparency, allowing cursors not to appear in a rectangular when presented on the monitor. This file format is not compressed though it normally holds images that are quite small thus, compression is not necessary.