How to download Google APIs using Android SDK and AVD manager (as it gives SHA-1 MessageDigest not available)?

Question

I cannot download the Google APIs using the Android SDK and AVD manager. Whenever trying I get the error below:

SHA-1 MessageDigest not available

Answer 1

I found either a work around or the right way to do this in a Windows XP environment:

If I only followed this to the letter:

If you are developing in Eclipse with ADT, you can select Window >Android SDK and AVD Manager.

It's working now.