still need help

I've just found a new issue that's probably related. I tried unchecking
"Internet Tools" instead of the individual components. I got called
away, so I rechecked it. When that happened, I got a dialog box that
said "Your network configuration is not complete. Please Install your
network hardware before installing Internet Connection Sharing"

I suspect that's because there's only one NIC configured on my system. I
removed the drive for another, broken NIC that I never removed because
it was too much trouble. This has been working fine since 2004, so it
can't be the issue.

Immiadely after clicking "OK", I got yet ANOTHER dialog box that said
"You already have a newer version of Microsoft Web-Based Enterprise
Management (WBEM) installed on your computer. To remove it, use the
uninstall program for that version of WBEM."

I have no idea what it's talking about, as the only thing I recall
installing that's related to the component was the version accessable
here. I don't recall upgrading it.

Here's my origional problem list, note that there's a second issue that
I can no longer "find target" when getting properties or "open
containing folder" when using find file, which is REALLY getting to me.

I'm having a few problems that frankly have me baffled. One problem is
that I have "Personal Web Server" installed, but the system tray icon is
not showing up. Yes, I have it checked to "Show tray icon". I've tried
uninstalling and reinstalling in safe mode, but it has no effect.
Actually, I'm not convinced that it's uninstalling even in safe mode.
The procedure I'm using is to simply goto "add/remove programs-windows
components" and uncheck the box. There's a copy of the win98 stuff on
the HD that it finds and uses, as my original OEM CD is scratched and
unreadable.

I've checked for antivirus with AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition and for
spyware with LavaSys AdAware SE Personal. THe web sharing works if I go
into the application, but the system tray icon will NOT appear no matter
what I do. I normally keep it off, but only turn it on when I want to
share files with an old PowerMac. Hence why the tray icon is so convienent.

Next, whenever I get properties of a shortcut and choose "Find target",
nothing happens. I get the same result when I "open containing folder"
from the Find File results. I'm baffoled on this one.