End of support for XP > April 8, 2014
Windows 7 is worth it in so many ways.
That's what I would suggest, but if you know about linux, you can try it. But if you want to get up and going, use win7, quick n easy.
Most likely it is XP causing the reek havoc. It's just old.
garg. just would rather utilize an OS I spent like $100 on rather than buy a new OS for another $100