Windows Activation Server 2003

You are prompted to activate Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 every time that you start the computer.

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After installing Windows Vista including Business edition or Windows Server 2008, the following error see more Windows Vista activation error may occur when user attempts to activate the new operating system installed, which causing the copy of Windows can t be activated successfully.

Description: DNS name does not exist.

The activation error happens even if user had entered a valid, legitimate and genuine product key. To avoid system from going into unusable state due to authenticated operating system in the eye of Microsoft with just a black screen, blinking cursor and not authentic Windows warning message on system tray notification area, it s important to fix the error and activate Windows within the activation grace period, which is the limited evaluation period given by Microsoft.

Although 0x8007232B error code carries the description of DNS name does not exist, however, the actual cause may not necessary related to DNS issue or activation server unreachable problem. In fact, the resolution to fix the error in order to activate the Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 proper may be just as easy as changing the product key, where steps detail in guide below.

Right click on Computer icon, and select Properties on the context menu. Or go to Control Panel - System and Maintenance - System

Click on the link to Change Windows product key.

When the activation wizard pops up, re-enter the original product key, and the activate online again.

For some users who re using Windows Vista Business Edition or other volume licensing VL editions meant for activation via KMS method, the system may erroneously search for KMS host for activation, even if the user uses MAK product key with less than 25 machines on the network. The solution to volume licensing customers for 0X8007232B is also the same – reenter the product key again, using step above, or alternatively, run the following commands in an elevated command prompt:

A message should appear saying that the product key was successfully changed. Then, type in the following command:

And the Windows system will be successfully activated after a while.

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Activate Windows on the Internet

• Aug 07, 2008  After installing Windows Vista including Business edition or Windows Server 2008, the following error see more Windows Vista activation error may.
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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Click Start, point to All Programs, and then click Activate Windows.

In Windows Product Activation, select Yes, let s activate Windows over the Internet now. After this selection, you will be given the option to register at the same time.

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.

To open a system tools item, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click the appropriate icon. Click Activate Windows.

Alternatively, you can open the Windows Product Activation Wizard by clicking Start, then Run, and then typing oobe/msoobe /a.

You are strongly encouraged to activate your Windows Server 2003 operating system before using it in a productive environment to prevent loss of time later.

If you choose not to activate Windows now, reminders will appear periodically during your grace period. After that time has expired, your login process will remain incomplete until activation.

If you have not yet activated your Windows Server 2003 operating system, you can do so at any time by clicking the Windows Activation icon in the Notification Area on the Status Bar on the Desktop to initiate activation.

If you have neither an Internet connection or a modem, see To activate Windows by phone in Related Topics for instructions on how to contact a customer service representative by phone.

Activating any of the Windows Server 2003 operating systems is fast and does not require your name or other personal information.

Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.