Thanks to aco for this.
Installation instructions for users installing Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum in Windows XP:
xp_up_platinum.exe- This web update is designed to update any existing 5.0x Platinum version of Easy CD Creator to work on Windows XP. This update will install Windows XP specific drivers and make the necessary registry entries, which allow Easy CD Creator to operate correctly.
In Windows XP, install Easy CD Creator 5.0 Platinum.
It is recommended that you update your Easy CD Creator Platinum to 5.02b (ecdc_v502b_up.exe - 5.6MB) but do not reboot then...
Download xp_up_platinum.exe (2.5MB) and install it. Restart after installation is complete.
Easy CD Creator has been updated to function properly on Windows XP.
Note: Take Two will be disabled by this update due to incompatibility with Windows XP.