Problems with FS10

I may or may not get any help with this problem but I have a borrowed copy
of windows XP and as such I cannot update to the SP2, now this is a problem
cause FS10 requires SP2 soo.....I was just wondering if anyone knew of a
patch that would permit me to load FS10 without the SP2 upgrade. I have a
bought version of win98se but most programs will not work unless you have XP
now.

I am loath to give microsoft any more of my money since I feel they
overcharge for a product that quite frankly isn't that good! But I do like
the Flighsims that they produce.

Thanks