Windows Xp themes are controlled by uxtheme.dll. Problem is, that it is locked by default so you have to purchase themes from Microsoft. In other words non-Microsoft visual styles cannot be used. Fortunately, it is easy to unlock uxtheme.dll to allow the use of non-Microsoft visual styles.
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=339820
Then go get your XP all tripped out over at deviantART
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/skins/windows/visualstyle/?order=9&alltime=yes
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