Right-click the installer, go to Properties > Compatibility , and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".
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Running a 20-year-old software on modern hardware often leads to crashes or installation errors. If you must use it, try these steps: Right-click the installer, go to Properties > Compatibility