Not able to install Power Manager 2.20 which use Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package

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In Windows Vista SP1 JP only, if Windows username used is DBCS type, trying to install an application(Power Manager 2.20) that uses Microsoft Visual C++
2005 Redistributable Package, will cause an error message. "Command line option syntax error. Type command/? For help."

This error might stop you from installing Power Manager 2.20 which use Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package

You can also refer to a Microsoft Documented KB https://support.microsoft.com/kb/952211

Resolution:

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

1.
Click StartStart button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.

2.
In the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings area, click Change settings.
User Account Control permission If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.

3.
Click the Advanced tab, and then click Environment Variables.

4.
In the User variables area, click Temp, and then click Edit.

5.
In the Variable value box, type C:\Temp, and then click OK two times.

6.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

7.
Restart the computer.

8.
Install the application that uses the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package.

 

This problem occurs because the Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor tool cannot handle the DBCS characters in the user name