All you really need is a virtual machine program like VirtualBox and a spare Windows XP license. Install that copy of Windows in the VM and you can run software on that older version of Windows in a window on your Windows 10 desktop.

How do I run old programs on Windows 10?

Right-click the app you want and click Properties. Click the Compatibility tab. Check the Run this program in compatibility mode option, and select the version of Windows you remember worked for the application.

How can I run XP programs on Windows 10?

Right click on the .exe file and select Properties. In the Properties window, select Compatibility tab. Click on the Run this program in compatibility mode check box. Select Windows XP from the drop-down box just underneath it.