FAQ
General
Section titled “General”How much does FriskyMouse cost?
Section titled “How much does FriskyMouse cost?”FriskyMouse is available as a one-time purchase on the Microsoft Store. You can also download it directly from the Download page.
Does FriskyMouse collect any data?
Section titled “Does FriskyMouse collect any data?”No. FriskyMouse has no telemetry, no analytics, and no accounts. It doesn’t need an internet connection to run. The Direct Download and portable versions contact GitHub to check whether a newer version is available.
What platforms does FriskyMouse support?
Section titled “What platforms does FriskyMouse support?”FriskyMouse runs on Windows 10 (version 1809 and later) and Windows 11. There are no macOS or Linux versions. See System requirements.
Features
Section titled “Features”Can I use multiple features at the same time?
Section titled “Can I use multiple features at the same time?”Yes. Features layer on top of each other, so you can run Spotlight, Screen Dimming, and Click Effects at once.
Do the effects show up in screen recordings?
Section titled “Do the effects show up in screen recordings?”Yes, when your recording software uses display capture or screen capture mode. The Magnifier lens is the exception: it is hidden from recordings by default. To record it, turn off Hide Lens from Screen Recording. See the Screen recording guide.
Can I customize the colors?
Section titled “Can I customize the colors?”Yes. Each visual feature has its own color settings. See the Spotlight, Click Effects, Mouse Trail, and Screen Dimming pages.
Installation
Section titled “Installation”Do I need to install .NET?
Section titled “Do I need to install .NET?”- Microsoft Store version: .NET Desktop Runtime is required but Windows installs it automatically.
- Self-contained / Portable: No. The runtime is bundled.
What’s the difference between installed and portable mode?
Section titled “What’s the difference between installed and portable mode?”The Microsoft Store version stores settings in your user profile, in %LOCALAPPDATA%\FriskyMouse. The portable version runs from any folder and stores settings next to the executable. See Portable mode.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Where do I report bugs?
Section titled “Where do I report bugs?”Open an issue on the FriskyMouse GitHub repository, or use the support channels listed on the Download page. Include your Windows version, the FriskyMouse version, and the steps that cause the problem.
For common problems, see Troubleshooting.