Tips to open CURSOR file
Can't open the CURSOR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CURSOR files as well as a list of programs that support CURSOR files.
CURSOR file extension
| File Name |
Sun Cursor |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The CURSOR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CURSOR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CURSOR file on each system platform.
What is CURSOR file?
The CURSOR file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Sun Cursor appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open CURSOR file?
The main problem with Sun Cursor is that the CURSOR file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open CURSOR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CURSOR file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CURSOR with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CURSOR files.
Programs to open CURSOR file
Remember to download programs supporting CURSOR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with CURSOR files
If, despite the installed application, the CURSOR file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CURSOR file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Sun Cursor requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CURSOR file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CURSOR file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CURSOR file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CURSOR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CURSOR files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CURSOR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CURSOR files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move CURSOR to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CURSOR to close. However, some background programs may block the CURSOR file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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