There are some websites which have Windows XP available for download but these are illegal sites. The only way to obtain Windows XP legally is to acquire (buy) a copy from Microsoft. The illegal download one does get from such a site is a mirror of the legal CD, and would first need to be burned to a CD, then installed from the CD. Once that happened, the buyer would still need to have a unique product code in order to make the program work.
Windows XP Media Center edition is not available for purchase except with a new computer, although you can always download torrents of it from sites such as the pirate bay.
It is possible to download Windows XP from various sites on the internet however this would constitute an illegal activity. Downloading Windows XP for free is thus not recommended.
Several sites offer a free java download for the Windows XP systems these include download.cnet, en.softonic, download crew , java developement and en.kioskea
A person can download Payroll Workcenter from the 'WinSite' website. It is free and available to download for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Yes, it is available through the Windows Updates web site. See link.
Windows XP is not downloaded. You will need to contact Compaq to order a Windows XP CD. If you find a copy of Windows XP to download, it is a boot leg copy.
Security and bugfix updates are still available for download, but no new updates are being made, as Windows XP has reached the end of its support life.
Yes Windows Mail is available for Windows XP as part of Windows Live.
Windows XP is an Operating System created by the Microsoft company. While there are online sources that Windows XP can be downloaded for free, chances are it is illegal so the best choice may be to purchase a copy. If someone wanted to take the risk and download an illegal copy then torrent sites are places the people download "free" programs.
Although you may illegally download a copy of Windows XP on the web, it would be rendered useless as any download of the software would render itself useless. Windows XP requires a product key for full functionality, keys that are only obtained through legal purchase of the OS.
Windows XP already includes Winsock, so there is no need to download it and there is no separate installer.
There is no version of DirectX 10 for Windows XP.