I had a problem activating my Windows Server 2008 I used recently for a MOSS development server. This problem occurs on Vista and probably Windows 7 too.
I got the following error:
Code:
0x8007232B
Description:
DNS name does not exist.
The error message points to DNS being the culprit, but it has nothing to do with DNS. The fact is, it just couldn’t activate.
What fixed the problem for me, was just simply enter the key again using the “change key” button. Even if you have already entered the correct key earlier it can still help for some reason. Turns out quite a bit of people have had this problem.
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THANK YOU! I think I mistyped my key the first time during install, but either way, reentering it worked! F*ing activation garbage >:(
Oh~ God… Thank U so Much~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank u boss, really working solution.
It Worked!! Thanks!
It worked for me too.. Thanks for the solution
Thanks a lot !!! Saved my day !!! From the solutions I’ve seen in the past for this problem, this is the most simple and effective one. Thanks again !!!
worked like a charm-thank you !
Hi Mate,
It didn’t work me …. I tried this method many times….still the same error message….
Works Great!
FYI – The Change Product Key button/link is found by clicking Start, Right Click on Computer and select Properties. It’s near the bottom of the box.