i thought it was a compiz problem, and just to put it out there. my compiz starts automaticaly and no icon shows up??( i can see it in top) anyway the only thing that helps me is the metacity- compiz replace command.
and yes i have the windows decorator & other item enabled.
so as a last resort try that.
thanks again
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