Add or Remove programs now working!

Hi,
When I’m trying to enter “Add or Remove Programs” it tells me – “Please wait while the list is being populated” and I wait and wait and wait and nothing goes on! somebody help me?
thanks in advance
Answer #1
Go to Start –> Run… then type installer and press ENTER. Once the folder opens, go to View –> Choose Details… and select Subject. Now click on the “Subject” heading and find the program you want to uninstall.
Answer #2
I don’t see any [subject]… and I forgot to mention I’m using xp.. however, I prefer to fix “add or remove programs”, not alternate ways
but thanks!
Answer #3
Add or remove programs is crap anyways. Download Your Uninstaller.
You could try using the repair function in xp to fix it.