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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: KellyM on December 14, 2009, 08:38:51 PM

Title: Computer won't show list of programs in Control Panel
Post by: KellyM on December 14, 2009, 08:38:51 PM

I am trying to uninstall old anti-virus program so I can install a new one I have downloaded but when I went into the Control Panel & clicked on "Add or Remove Programs" it did not come up with the list of programs. I closed it & tried again but now I can't even get into the "Add or Remove Programs" window from the Control Panel, I click on it but nothing happens. Can I still install the new anti-virus program without uninstalling the other one first?

Title: Re: Computer won't show list of programs in Control Panel
Post by: Geek-9pm on December 14, 2009, 09:04:50 PM

No.
Your post indicates thee is something very wrong with your PC.
It could either be hardware or software.
Can you boot Windows in Safe Mode?

Title: Re: Computer won't show list of programs in Control Panel
Post by: KellyM on December 19, 2009, 07:12:12 PM

Thanks for your reply. The problem appears to have disappeared as I can now access the list on my control panel. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Computer won't show list of programs in Control Panel
Post by: patio on December 20, 2009, 06:43:09 AM

Gremlins...

Title: Re: Computer won't show list of programs in Control Panel
Post by: Geek-9pm on December 20, 2009, 12:46:26 PM

Quote from: patio on December 20, 2009, 06:43:09 AM

Gremlins...

No, we did it trough a time warp.
Have you seen Land of the Lost?  ;D