How To Unhide Components in Add/Remove Programs

Go to Start>> Run. Type in: notepad.exe C:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf

In notepad, select Edit from the toolbar.

Click the Replace button.

In the "Find What" text area type HIDE

Leave the "Replace With" text area blank.

Click Replace All.

Exit the Replace window.

In notepad again, select File from the toolbar and click Save.

All of the hidden Windows components will now be visible in Add/Remove programs.