When I brought up the Add or Remove Programs all I get is:Please wait while the list is being populated...

Hi modpilot, ·Is the computer connected large hard disks?·Do you remember any recent changes made on the computer prior to the issue? Follow the below methods: Method 1:Check the behavior by booting the computer in clean boot state.You may refer the below link on how to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353If the issue does not persist you may continue with step 2 from the above link.Make sure you reset the computer to normal mode after the troubleshooting completes. Refer the section “Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state” Method 2:You may refer this below provided link and check if the issue gets fixed. Add/Remove Programs tool displays installed programs incorrectlyhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/266668/en-us Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.