1. Sounds like you´re driving with AppleTalk and/or File Sharing on - this may explain the cursor voodoo... 2. Go to: System Folder > Control Panels > Extensions Manager. Uncheck the Control Panel named "Trackpad" - and restart. And why not disable the Control Panel "Mouse" at the same time - unless of course, you want to try it out with a mouse attached. It might feel just right. Should you need the trackpad for certain tasks - then create different setups (of system extensions and control panels) for different chores. Patrick Selliers David Price wrote: > * when I drag the cursor around the desktop, it makes the trail of > geometric shapes. i have clicking turned off. > > *i tried to install Tapguard (180 processor, not upgraded) and it > gave my 2400 fits. I need to be able to turn off the trackpad while > typing. > > Thanks. > > ----------