FYI on Outlook tool error: "The installation of this package failed"

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Q: What should I do when I receive the Outlook tool (TZDUT) error: "The installation of this package failed"

A: Your should install Windows Installer 3.1  

SYMPTOMS: Consider the scenario when you are trying to install the Hotfix (KB933146) for the Outlook Time Zone Data Update tool you get the error: "The installation of this package failed" ENVIRONMENT: Windows 2000 (SP4) Outlook 2003    

CAUSE: The given machine does not have the current version of windows installer    

RESOLUTION: Install the Windows Installer 3.1. After that you should be able to successfully in the Hotfix KB933146 ( support.microsoft.com/kb/933146 )