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Well Naveen I have upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 3 from the CD I got for Rs20. "Killed" IE7 as I use FF v26 as my browser. "Killed" Windows Media Player 11 so that all files open in ES v5.13 where I have been able to setup my serial port 3-step footpedal. Despite IE7 installed I am yet able to use my old obsolete 2005 Quick Look Drug Reference by running it in compatibility mode of Windows 2000 though with IT Pro V it is rarely required.
However, the link that you have provided for WavePad links to v5.67+ which is a trial version.

Whenever, I upgrade to Win 7 or latest versions of o/s I would prefer to install another HDD so that I can switch back and forth with Win XP3.