when i try to activate windows server 2008 R2 standard edition i get this error message "error code 0x80072EE2", can someone help me?

Hi, Error code 0x80072EE2 indicates a temporary connection related error. To troubleshoot this issue, please perform the following troubleshooting suggestions: 1. Use the telephone to activate Windows by running SLUI 4 and following the wizard. 2. Verify Internet connectivity. 3. Temporarily disable firewall and antivirus software. If the issue persists, it is recommended to contact Microsoft Activation Center to activate the Windows Server 2008 R2. Please refer to: Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx Regards, Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Error code 0x80072EE2 indicates a temporary connection related error. To troubleshoot this issue, please perform the following troubleshooting suggestions: 1. Verify Internet connectivity. 2. Temporarily disable firewall and antivirus software. If the issue persists, it is recommended to contact Microsoft Activation Center to activate the Windows Server 2008 R2. Please refer to: Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx Regards,Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

0x80072EE2 stands for ERROR_INTERNET_TIMEOUT. you can either check your internet access, or, if that doesnt work, phone activation would work as alternative

Thanks guys! can you provide me step-by-step guide to install server 2008 R2 standard edition, i also think i got something wrong during the installation. thanks again.

Thanks guys! can you provide me step-by-step guide to install server 2008 R2 standard edition, i also think i got something wrong during the installation. thanks again. Hi Lutsi, Here are some resources that will help you successfully install, configure, and prepare for a Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment. Installing Server 2008 R2 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd379511(WS.10).aspx Things to know about Server 2008 R2 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd379507(WS.10).aspx Browse Server 2008 R2 Roles and Technologies http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd283012(WS.10).aspx What's New - Security in Server 2008 R2 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd560640(WS.10).aspx Best Practices Analyzer http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd392255(WS.10).aspx I hope this helps you well in configuring your server with the appropriate needs of your business. Also, did you configure your DNS properly for your networking properties and verify you have web access with that server? Here's a shortcut: Hold the Windows Key and press R to receive the run dialogue. Type, "ncpa.cpl", this is the command you run to directly open your networking control panel properties to make manual configuration changes to your network adapters on your system. Best Regards,Steve Kline Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Product Specialist Microsoft Certified Network Product Specialist Red Hat Certified System Administrator This posting is "as is" without warranties and confers no rights.