Network Connections Empty

I amk working on a computer where the network connections in the control panel, is blank.

This the scenario that led to this:
Computer Wouldn't shutdown.
Removed SP2.
Reinstalled Windows XP Sp1 (install never completed)
Reinstalled Windows XP w Sp2
Computer shuts down. But there are other issues.
Had to run the subinacl utility to resolve Registry permission issues.
Installed XP SP2 again, just for fun :)
Now, Network Connections is empty (Also, I can't get into Windows Update)
Found this article Trying it now....... :)