Add/Remove program fails.

I can click on Control Panel, then add/remove programs.  I have briefly hourglass. Then nothing.  Window fills with all installed programs.  I want to uninstall stamps on the program line.

Hi GEAgent21,

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. You receive an error message?
  3. You have security software installed on the computer?

Method 1

Refer to the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

Add/Remove Programs dialog box does not appear or is corrupted

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/323496

Method 2

If the previous step fails, then check if the problem persists in safe mode and after return with the result.

A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

Method 3

If the problem does not persist in safe mode, then it is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

I suggest that you configure the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

Reset the computer to start as usual

When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. Click Start , and then click run.
  2. Type msconfig , and then click OK.
    The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.
  3. Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services , and then click OK.
  4. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

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