>In Windows XP you can right click on the Taskbar and go to Taskbar properties. Check "Hide inactive icons" and click Customize. There you can select to always hide the stupid icon. :)
Well, the "always hide the stupid icon" will have to wait as I have Windows 2000. However, tomorrow, the new PC will have Windows XP Pro and I will upgrade the laptop to the same within a few days.
So, I'll follow your advice.
Thanks