Windows XP in BootCamp using USB-to-serial converter

I know this is all ancient equipment, but here is my dilemma.
I have an old computer-operated embroidery sewing machine I would like to use. In order to use it, I need a machine that has RS232 and parallel printer ports. My current machine is a MacBook 2,1 running OS 10.6.8. Since the sewing machine works in Windows XP, I need to run that software in BootCamp with XP and Service Pack 3. I purchased a USB-to-RS232 adapter cable, but the XP will not recognize the cable as a "port" to allow the software to recognize it. When checking Device Manager in XP, the cable shows up as "other devices."
Therefore, my question is:
How to I get a MacBook 2,1 running Windows XP in BootCamp to recognize a USB-to-RS232 cable as a port?

Mister_Karl wrote:
No. The cable came with no drivers.
I would think it should have since serial ports are long gone natively. The drivers might have been a separate download. In any case, Staples offers a USB to serial cable and has a separate download of drivers here. No guarantees, but you might give it a try. This is the cable the drivers go with.

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