File Extension Database

Open CUR File

A file with the CUR extension is a Windows Cursor static file.

CUR files are still images that are identical to ICO files in every way, apart from the difference in the file extensions.

On the other hand, animated cursor files have the ANI extension to differentiate them from CUR.

Due to the different activities that are executed through the mouse pointer, various CUR files can be found within the Windows operating system, such as a capital "i" when placed over the text or as an hourglass when something is being moved or process is loading.

It is possible to make modifications to the image of the pointers saved in the CUR files through the Control Panel by opening the mouse applet and clicking on the Pointers tab.

Choose the scheme you want for the pointer by selecting the "Scheme" drop-down list, selecting the scheme, and clicking Apply.

The CUR files are typically found in the following path:

C:\Windows\Cursors

Typical CUR application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical CUR mime types:

text/plain

Frequently used application names to open CUR files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.cur.10.0
VisualStudio.cur.9.0

How Can I Open CUR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CUR file is to find a CUR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CUR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CUR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CUR file opener then try to search online for "CUR viewer", "application to open CUR file" or "open CUR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CUR file

How Can I Open CUR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CUR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CUR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CUR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CUR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CUR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CUR file then try to search for "CUR viewer", "application to open CUR file" or "read CUR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CUR file

How Can I Open CUR File on Android

If you downloaded a CUR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CUR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CUR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CUR viewer", "CUR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CUR File on iPhone or iPad

To open CUR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CUR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CUR". This way you can find apps which can open CUR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CUR viewer" or "CUR file" online in your favorite search engine.