Comment 5 for bug 915942

I have found problem!
For work OpenERPServerService.exe need "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)", which is missing in XP.
If you want that service work, download "Microsoft Package":
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29

And install it before installing openerp. Enjoy it!