Windows Server 2008 - Activation fails DNS name does not exist

18 May 2008 Cliff Windows

I ran into an issue when trying to activate an Enterprise edition of Windows Server 2008.  I had installed the software from my MSDN account and when I tried to activate the software, I received a "DNS name does not exist" error.  To fix this problem, I had to re-enter the product key for the software.  After entering the product key (I just entered the key that was already entered from the install) I was then able to activate the software.

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  • Chama`
    This is actually because of the KMS activation software. The new version of Activation stuff requires KMS, which causes problems. I did a writeup at www.vistaactivation.info about it, and it would be great if you could take a look at it.
    18 August 2008 - Reply
  • Satya SKJ
    Cliff
    Thanks for the post, I had fun games with this error when nearing to my presentation for this VM and your tip solves.
    31 August 2008 - Reply
  • Evan
    Worked a treat for me.
    12 February 2009 - Reply
  • Freds
    This works 100% when trying to activate server2008
    07 May 2009 - Reply
  • Liam Westley
    Same issue, MSDN key not activating properly.  Top tip, re-entering product key, worked perfectly.

    Many thanks.

    Liam
    18 July 2009 - Reply
  • David
    indeed it works well!
    19 July 2009 - Reply

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