If you're stuck with a Windows XP 32-bit system, you may want to consider alternative code editors that are more compatible with your setup:
While Windows XP was predominantly a 32-bit operating system, modern development environments are optimized for 64-bit systems. Although 32-bit versions of VS Code exist for Windows, they are designed for modern 32-bit versions of Windows (like Windows 10 on tablets) and still require system kernels that XP does not have.
If you are comfortable with the terminal, it remains a powerful option for retro hardware. 4. Technical Requirements for Retro-Coding