Play Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 on XP for the feels. Play modern Minecraft on anything else.
You don't actually want to play modern Minecraft on XP. You want to play Old Minecraft on an Old computer. If that is the case, hunt down Beta 1.7.3 (the golden age of Minecraft) and enjoy the time capsule. But for modern survival? Upgrade to Windows 10, Linux, or macOS. minecraft windows xp download
Since the official site no longer hosts XP-compatible installers, use these trusted alternatives: 1. MultiMC (Legacy Version) Play Minecraft Beta 1