On Windows '98 running Bryce 4, this is not a problem. The taskbar responds exactly as it's supposed to. On XP with Bryce 5, it's true, the taskbar remains idiotic, and we're all forced to use the Windows key. Much like the Apple key they had, back in the day when Apples were still around. I can't remember, but I know that I didn't use XP when Bryce 5 came out. Perhaps they just didn't program Bryce to really work with XP? I believe it was programmed for OS-10, for the Mac, originally... As for having the Auto-hide or Make Desktop Web Page functions making your system unstable, it's an unrelated issue, reports or not! If your system is unstable due to these, then you probably just need more RAM. My main creation rig only uses 256MB DDR RAM, and hasn't crashed for over a month, now...! (Of course, it could be unrelated, there are many reasons why a system might be unstable.) And, last but not least, not to alienate you directly, Sulferic, but did you say you downloaded Bryce? As in, you didn't pay for it? If so, please let us know, and I will personally boycott all of your artwork. If it is a legitimate copy, forgive me for bringing it up.