Can't get into chat!

Hi all, Was really hoping to join you in chat, however, my WinXP computer won't let me do it (just one of a million reasons I am sick of XP). I have to install another patch to make it work, but when I try to do so, it won't download the patch.....living just 23 miles from Bill Gates house/compound I feel like driving over there and knocking on his door! I'm getting my non-XP computer fixed right now, so whenever I get that back, then I'm sure I can join you. Take care, Ann