How to Read and Write on Parallel Port using C in Windows XP

[abhi]

Hello,

I want to create a small project which will display scrolling text on
LED that will be attached to Parallel port. I want to create this
project in C language(possibly in Mingw) on Windows XP. I want to know
how can i access(read and write data) on parallel port in XP.

I have a program that do the same thing but in its documentation it
says that it will not work on Windows XP.

I want to create a GUI for this project in which we can enter the
desired Text to display on LED and Scrolling Speed.

Is it possible to create this Project in C?