Microsoft KB Archive/938107

= Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista: &quot;Activation Error: Code 0x8007232b DNS Name does not exist&quot; =

Article ID: 938107

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Ultimate

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to activate Windows Vista, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:

Activation Error: Code 0x8007232b DNS Name does not exist

This problem may occur if you use volume-licensed media to install Windows Vista.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Set up a Key Management Service (KMS) server
Note To set up a KMS server, the number of Windows Vista-based computers that are connected to the organization's network must be at least 25.
 * 1) Configure a computer on the network to host the KMS service.
 * 2) Publish the Domain Name System (DNS) settings.

Method 2: Use a Multiple Activation Key (MAK)

 * 1) Change the product key to a MAK.
 * 2) Use the MAK to activate Windows Vista.

Method 3: Use the license key
Note Use this method if the following conditions are true:
 * The number of Windows Vista-based computers that are connected to the network is less than 25.
 * You do not have a MAK.

 Use a Windows Live ID to log on to the following Microsoft Web site:

https://eopen.microsoft.com

 Click Agreement Summary. Click Add Agreement. In the Authorization number box, enter the authorization number. In the License number box, enter the license number. Click Add to view. Click the license number to view the License Detail page.

Note The license number is the number that you entered in the License number box in step 5.</li> On the License Detail page, note the license key.

Note The license key is in the License Key column of the Volume License Product Key section.</li> Use the license key to activate Windows Vista.</li></ol>

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