Windows XP taskbar is stuck on "always on top of other windows"

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Published on 2009-12-22T17:47:29Z Indexed on 2010/04/11 12:03 UTC
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My Windows XP taskbar is stuck on "always on top of other windows". It's always visible, even when a full-screen app is running. I've gone into the properties of the taskbar and un-checked the box for "Keep the taskbard on top of other windows" but it makes no difference. checked or un-checked, it's always on top of other windows. Any ideas?

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