after upgrade to XP from ME cannot use add or remove programs

[jewels7797]

I upgraded to XP from ME and if I try to add or remove
windows componets it says it cannot install cuz it cannot
find the master information file - what is this - if I
put the windows XP cd back in I get the same problem????
I installed this saying I wanted a complete install???
Do I need to erase my harddrive and start again?
Everything else seems to work, I have some problems
loading new hardware as well

 

[FRUSTRATED]

I have same problem......cannot delete several programs
that will not work with xp and cannot load several new
programs that are brand new . Have heard of another
person through work with same problem...so, you aren't
alone. Hope WE find the answer.........