XP should recognise the device without the need for a disc.
My daughter has a cheapy MP3 player and its a doddle to use.Just plug it in the usb then click on it in 'my computer'.(Removable disc)
Then click on 'start' and open up 'my music'.
Click and drag the music files you want into the MP3 player.Most MP3 players will play wma files as well as MP3.
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