Microsoft KB Archive/929826

= Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista Enterprise or Windows Vista Business: &quot;Code 0x8007232b&quot; =

Article ID: 929826

Article Last Modified on 10/26/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition

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

Activation Error: Code 0x8007232b

DNS Name does not exist

This issue may occur if you use volume-licensed media to install Windows Vista Enterprise or Windows Vista Business.



CAUSE
This issue occurs if the activation wizard cannot connect to a Key Management Service (KMS) host computer.



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

Method 1: Set up a KMS server
Configure a computer on the network to host the KMS software. Then, publish the Domain Name System (DNS) settings.

Method 2: Use a Multiple Activation Key
Change the product key to a Multiple Activation Key (MAK).



MORE INFORMATION
When you use volume-licensed media to install Windows Vista Enterprise or Windows Vista Business, the installation process uses a generic product key. When you then try to activate Windows Vista, the activation wizard uses DNS to locate a Windows Vista-based computer that is running the KMS software.

