Maybe you can check Properties of "My Computer", "General" tab and "Support Information" button, mine lists the removed components. I don't know if this display is linked to the "OEM branding" option. As for readding removed components, it is dfferent for each, and impossible for some. There are loads of threads about that. My General tab doesn't have a "Support Information" button?? Any other way to get to this? Thanks for the help so far guys...sorry I am not able to provide all the info you need to efficiently help me debug :(