problems running windows apps

I have VS .NET 2003 and can't run windows applications. I tested it both in C# and VB. If I create a new Windows Applications, add a few controls like buttons, textboxes, ... and try to run it, I only get a blank form. If I save it, close it and reopen the project, I just get a blank form. If I use a working windows application made on some other computer, it works as long as I don't modify it. I have reinstalled VS .NET a few times and it still doesn't work. I use Windows XP Professional, Office XP (and Norton Antivirus 2003)