make sure that you didnt use any kms mediaDarshana Jayathilake

post the result of slmgr.vbs /dliDarshana Jayathilake

I am at my wits end here, I have reinstalled server 2008 4 times, because I cant get past the activation process. I have tried all the fixes. I have called MS License verification. My licenses are all right and they are good. I don't get a DNS error code. I get this: "A problem occurred when Windows tried to activate. Error Code 0x8007232B" There is not DNS error given. I tried going to the Administrator CMD prompt and entering slmgr -ipk xxxxx-xxxxxx etc.. this does not work. I have a WINDOWS 2008 Standard license, they told me it was good. I have a valid Ip address and a good DNS ip, I can get out to the internet. This activation fails 10 seconds in. What is the problem?

This article may help. Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008: "Code 0x8007232b" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929826 Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]

check your servers time and time zoneDarshana Jayathilake

instead of slmgr.vbs -ipk <product key>, try slmgr.vbs /ipk <product-key> then try activating again ;)Don