I have a similar problem (at least i think it is) where whenever I close the Windows Task Manager my taskbar returns to its original size, covering my system tray with the taskbar.
I'm using the Xi01 theme, which has these commands (which I believe are at fault):

TaskbarWidth $ResolutionX-660$
......
SysTrayOnAdd "!TaskbarShrink 18 0"
SysTrayOnDel "!TaskbarGrow 18 0"

For some reason, it's not refreshing the system tray when the task manager closes, and if I don't recycle right away, litestep crashes. Any ideas on what i can do (besides remember to recycle... sometimes i don't have a chance to)

I'm using 24.7 beta 4