Installing and Using the Curse Client

Downloading and Installation

  • Download the client at www.curse.com/client
  • Run and install it like typical applications. 
  • During installation, you will be prompted if you want to have the client scan your interface folder for addons.
  • The client may need to undergo an update before first use. It will automatically shutdown and install the latest update for you.

Managing your Addons

Scanning Addon Folders

  • If you clicked yes to have the client scan your interface folder, then it will detect and install known addons 
  • In cases where the Client cannot identify an addon, it will alert you 
  • You can toggle scanning with the Configuration -> Addon Settings -> Scan Addons at Start option
  • Detected addons are added to the client’s Addons list

Installing New Addons

  • New addons can be installed in two manners:
    • From the website using the Install via Curse Client buttons
      • Your computer will launch the Curse Client if it is not running already
    • From the client itself using the Find an Addon tab in the Addons section of the client
      • The Get List button will refresh the list of addons you can install
      • Install Selected will install the addons you select 
      • The Game box will let you filter results by game 
      • The search field will allow you to search the results 
      • You can also sort columns

Managing Addons

  • In the Addons section of the client, there will be tabs for each game you have installed. Each game tab lists the installed addons 
  • The client will check addon information at launch and at periodic intervals when running. 
  • The list of addons displays the name, author, category, and installed/latest dates for each addon.
  • The columns are sortable 
  • Click on an addon in your list to start managing it. You can hold down the control or shift keys to select multiple addons. 
    • Refresh – Refreshes the list of the addons
    • Uninstall – Uninstalls the selected addons and removes them from your hard drive
    • Update Addons – Launches a window where you can install the latest version
      • The addon will automatically install the latest version for Premium users
    • Check for Updates – Manually checks to see if your list of addons is up to date. Addons that are out of date will be marked with a visual marker. You can then sleect it and click the Update Addons button. 
      • Premium users will have their out of date addons updated automatically

News Section

  • Recent news headlines from Curse are displayed
  • Headlines, a synopsis, and links to the full story are provided

Menu Options 

  • Client – All actions pertaining to the client itself reside in this menu
    • Login – brings up the login window 
    • Update Addons – Updates selected Addons 
    • Minimize – Closes the client to the taskbar 
    • Exit – Closes the client
  • Configuration – Settings for the Client are located in this menu
    • Game Directories – Set the directory for your games
    • Addon Settings
      • Scan Addons at Start – If checked, the client will scan your game directory for new addons whenever the client starts
      • Auto-Update Addons (Premium users only) – If checked, your client will automatically update addons when new versions are released. 
      • Reinstall New Addons – If checked, the client will download the latest version of the addon when a new addon is detected. 
    • Run Client at Startup – If checked, the client will launch when Windows boots up 
    • Auto Login - If checked, the client will automatically log in the saved account settings
    • Close Client on X - If checked, the client will exit when you click the x in the top right of the application (default behavior is to close the window, but still continue running in the system tray). 
    • Auto-Install Client Updates – If checked, your client will automatically update when a new version of the Curse Client is released. Note: you can de-select the option to prevent auto-updates. However, the old version will cease to function until you do update.
  • Help 
    • About – gives information about the client
    • Instructions – Goes to this page

Information Collected by the Client

  • Item statistics 
  • NPC information
    • Mob health, location, drop rates, etc.
    • Questgivers, item vendors, trainers, etc.
  • Quest information, starting and end points, objectives, rewards
  • Maps, zones, and locations
  • Character profiles and statistics