Problem cc light rays in AE CC

hello
i've a lot of project using this effect in AE CS5.5. Now for my work, i've to work in AE CC et the effect doesn't work like it used to. I can't précompose like i've read on forum or tuto, because it's too long now and to many project. is anybody have an idea to save me?
thank you

well, i'm starting with a blue dot imported as an png image 50X50 pixel, in a HD composition. in CS5.5 the rays can occupy all the comp, but in CC the rays are limited to the 50X50 pixel of the png. i've tried to precompose, it works but i have many many projects to check and no much time. i've tried the "grow bound" effect but it seem it's not working with cc lightrays.
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