Software from hell

So I recently bought a new desktop PC to replace the old Pentium II slug that was running Windows 98. It has Windows XP, boots up fast, I have one of those cool flat monitors now instead of one that covers half the desk, and I'm psyched! Until tonight. I tried to use my artista Editor embroidery software, version 3 ... nada, niet, no way, jose. Version 3 was written before XP came out. Okay - so I go to the Bernina web site and found out I need a new driver to get the stupid security dongle to be recognized with XP. Loaded that ... nope, still won't work. Next - found another article with incredibly detailed steps on reloading the software. Three hours later, I've deleted and reinstalled the software a gazillion times, same with the driver, got into the guts and changed things in the BIOS so the parallel port reads different. Still no stupid software. GRRRR. I give up for today. Computers are a pain in the butt but when they interfere with your sewing, well, that's just criminal!!#@!@#@!#@$%#@*&(*.