How to open itunes on windows xp?

I have an old computer windows xp and i need to restore my iphone 3gs which is in recovery mode, however, whenever i connect my iphone to the computer using the usb nothing happens.

If you have it installed, then use the Start Menu and open from there, or else download from
http://www.apple.com/.../download/

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