nfs the run giving me error in windows xp in form of kernel32.dll?

nfs the run giving me error in windows xp in form of kernel32.dll?
so how to fix it?

Error:getcurrentprocessornumber could not not located in dynamic library kernel32.dll

i don't want switch to windows 7 for this game.:crybaby:

You cannont run Need for Speed The Run game on Windows XP, the only way to play this game would be to install either Windows Vista or Windows 7. Check out the game's tech specs below:

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
OS: Windows Vista
DirectX: DirectX 10
CPU: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equal AMD
Memory: 3 GB
HDD: 18 GB
Graphics (AMD): 512 MB RAM ATI Radeon 4870 or better
Graphics (NVIDIA): 512 MB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT or better
Sound: DirectX compatible

Recommended System Requirements (PC)
OS: Windows 7
DirectX: DirectX 11
CPU: 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad or equal AMD
Memory: 4 GB
HDD: 18 GB
Graphics (AMD): 1024 MB RAM ATI Radeon 6950
Graphics (NVIDIA): 1024 MB RAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX560
Sound: DirectX compatible