Can't install PostgreSQL: An error occurred executing the Microsoft VC++ runtime installer on Windows XP

Question

I downloaded installer postgresql-9.0.1-1-windows.exe from the official site, ran it, and then got an error:

An error occurred executing the Microsoft VC+

Answer 1

1. Create a shortcut of the downloaded file:

2. Right click of the shortcut → Properties → Shortcut. Add --install_runtimes 0 to the end of the file path: