Troubleshoot Hibeam.cur Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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hibeam.cur, also known as a Windows Cursor file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Windows XP. CUR files fall under under the System (Windows Cursor) file type category.

hibeam.cur was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. The latest file update released for Windows XP was on 10/25/2001 [file version XP].

This article discusses complete file details, CUR file troubleshooting instructions for problems with hibeam.cur, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: hibeam.cur
File Extension: CUR file extension
File Type: System
Description: Windows Cursor
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Windows XP
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Windows
Software Version: XP
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 766
Oldest File Date: 11/02/2006
Latest File Date: 04/14/2008


What are hibeam.cur Error Messages?


General hibeam.cur Runtime Errors

hibeam.cur file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CUR errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common hibeam.cur runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Cursors\hibeam.cur

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most CUR errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your hibeam.cur file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, hibeam.cur file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving hibeam.cur, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix hibeam.cur Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your hibeam.cur issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the hibeam.cur error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing hibeam.cur file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt hibeam.cur files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
  3. Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
  4. You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
  5. In the box, click "YES".
  6. You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
  7. In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
  8. SFC will begin scanning for hibeam.cur issues and any other system file problems.
  9. Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many hibeam.cur error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the hibeam.cur error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your hibeam.cur File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate hibeam.cur file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free hibeam.cur files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download hibeam.cur Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

  4. Windows XP: C:\Windows\Cursors\
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Cursors\
  5. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows XP.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve hibeam.cur problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying hibeam.cur to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows CUR files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing hibeam.cur and all other CUR files for Windows. An incorrectly installed CUR file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows XP
Windows Vista


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