hello...i recently downloaded ObjectDock and activated the hide windows taskbar option... now the start menu DOES pop up, but the taskbar never comes up... and i need it to appear lol... any help appreciated

Can you go back and change the option to hide the taskbar?

If not:

Try a System Restore to a point prior to the problem:

start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore


This will remove ObjectDock.


Also:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

117. Restore Taskbar and Start Menu
164. Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality
195. Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar