Max windows hides start button/toolbar

I was using the v3 trial, and when it expired, had no option but to buy V4 (with no option to review first). So, I will post a bunch of questions to see if I can get anywhere.

V4 in View, full screen - the maximized window covers the bottom start button and menu bar ; using windows xp pro guest. So, the only way to use the start button/menu bar is to minimize all windows that are maximized so you can see it and click on it. What a pain...

Is there a fix for this?

Please advise
bob

 

Right-click on the Windows toolbar, select Properties and check the 'keep the taskbar on top of other windows' checkbox.