diff --git a/core/activity_bar.py b/core/activity_bar.py
index b8d0a4b..77c1935 100644
--- a/core/activity_bar.py
+++ b/core/activity_bar.py
@@ -83,14 +83,14 @@ class WindowsTaskbar(QFrame):
         self.is_expanded = False
         self.search_text = ""
         
+        # Auto-hide timer (must be created before _apply_config)
+        self.hide_timer = QTimer(self)
+        self.hide_timer.timeout.connect(self._auto_hide)
+        
         self._setup_window()
         self._setup_ui()
         self._apply_config()
         
-        # Auto-hide
-        self.hide_timer = QTimer(self)
-        self.hide_timer.timeout.connect(self._auto_hide)
-        
         # Show if enabled
         if self.config.enabled:
             self.show()
diff --git a/data/eu_utility.db b/data/eu_utility.db
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29