firstly cheeers for the step.rc file, I really needed the settings.

secondaily: with the included Taskbar3.dll, the problem exists. I dont know jow to fix that one. But i changed it to the latest taskbar3.dll and the problem vanishes however the default skin colors stick whenever..
This may just be on my box though.

mmmmmm try using the "Latest Module" from shellfront.
post back how it goes