taskbar is being ignored...
 

When I open a window, or a program that is maximized it will cover up the taskbar like it doesn't realize it's there. It is really annoying to have to manually adjust the windows all the time, is there a way to fix this problem? I am using windows XP, and I am using Style XP which may have screwed it up although I couldn't find a setting that would cause this.

In your taskbar settings, make sure it's always on top.
In the classic control panel, you can find this in "Control Panel" -> "Taskbar and Start Menu" -> Check "Keep taskbar on top of other windows". Done, now whatever shit you throw at the taskbar, it'll be on top.

thanks, I knew there was an easy fix, I just didn't know where :)