all add/remove programs missing after internet explorer 6.0 instal

I installed Internet explorer 6.0 sp1 from the Microsoft update page and went
into my add/remove programs tool to make sure it was there. Not only was it
not there but all of the entries were gone. I had checked before making the
installation, as is my habit before all installations, and all of my entries
were there at that time. I can't seem to find any information on this problem
for Windows 98se, only for Windows 2000. I would appreciate any and all help.

Thanks, George