New Year Animated Cursors Version 1.0c

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/NYCurPg.htm.

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Introduction

This is a collection of unique New Year Animated Cursors to bring in the millenium. 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.

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Version History

Version 1.0  (10/29/99) -- Initial issue of 42 New Year Animated Cursors.

Version 1.0a (10/5/00)  -- Updated readme file for new URL (XOOM bought by NBCi).

Version 1.0b (6/28/01)  -- Updated readme file for new Web Site (NBCi out of business).

Version 1.0c (8/11/01)  -- Updated readme file for new Web Site (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 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 NYCursr.zip file into a temporary folder using an unzip utility such as WinZip. It is preferable to keep the default folder of "\Temp\NewYear", 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 "INSTALNY.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 "New Year Animated Cursors" entry. You should now see the appropriate New Year 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 "NEWYEAR" 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. The "NYBUSY6" cursor is a 60 second timer and can be used to measure waiting time for your applications.

To uninstall:

1. Select new cursors that are not in the "\Cursors\NEWYEAR" directory for your default cursors using Steps 2-5 under Installation. When done, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select "New Year 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\NEWYEAR" 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 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
Christmas Animated Cursors - http://joescursors.tripod.com/CHCurPg.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.

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New Year Animated Cursor Scheme "ZIP" File List for Version 1.0c

file_id.diz	- short description (BBS) file
INSTALNY.INF	- registry file to install the cursor scheme
NYalt.ani	- "UpArrow" or alternate cursor
NYapps1.ani	- "application starting" vertical rotating hourglass
NYapps2.ani	- "application starting" blinking eyes
NYapps3.ani	- "application starting" stopwatch
NYapps4.ani	- "application starting" wagging tail
NYapps5.ani	- "application starting" disappearing tail
NYapps6.ani	- "application starting" tied in knots tail
NYarrow.cur	- "arrow" cursor
NYarrowL.cur	- "arrow" large (laptop) cursor
NYarrowM.cur	- "arrow" medium cursor
NYbeam.cur	- "Ibeam" or text select
NYbeamL.cur	- "Ibeam" or text select - large (laptop)
NYbeamM.cur	- "Ibeam" or text select - medium
NYbusy1.ani	- "wait" vertical rotating hourglass
NYbusy10.ani	- "wait" Chinese dragon
NYbusy11.ani	- "wait" father time
NYbusy12.ani	- "wait" New Year party
NYbusy13.ani	- "wait" jumping shoe
NYbusy14.ani	- "wait" New Year bell
NYbusy15.ani	- "wait" New Year countdown
NYbusy2.ani	- "wait" roving eyes
NYbusy3.ani	- "wait" stopwatch
NYbusy4.ani	- "wait" sleeping
NYbusy5.ani	- "wait" sweep second hand clock
NYbusy6.ani	- "wait" 60 second timer
NYbusy7.ani	- "wait" firecrackers
NYbusy8.ani	- "wait" fireworks/rockets
NYbusy9.ani	- "wait" fireworks/rockets 2
NYcross.cur	- "crosshair" or precision select
NYcrossL.cur	- "crosshair" or precision select - large (laptop)
NYcrossM.cur	- "crosshair" or precision select - medium
NYdiagl.ani	- "SizeNWSE" or diagonal move cursor
NYdiagr.ani	- "SizeSWNE" or diagonal move cursor
NYhelp.ani	- "help" cursor
NYhorz.ani	- "SizeWE" or horizontal move cursor
NYlink.cur	- "link" pointing left hand
NYlink1.ani	- "link" pointing left hand with moving thumb
NYmove.ani	- "SizeAll" or move cursor
NYno.ani	- "no" cursor - rotating sign
NYpen.ani	- "NWPen" or handwriting cursor (pen)
NYpen2.ani	- "NWPen" rotating pencil
NYvert.ani	- "SizeNS" or vertical move cursor
pad_file.xml     - ASP format file description
Readme.txt	- this readme file

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