Vista Enterprise Activation

dba-tamuk · External Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 6

So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet another
Micro$haft product with bugs in it.

I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
0x8007232C
DNS request not supported by name server.

How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using the name
server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS request,
instead of using a static server?

Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays gray with
'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked drop-down
box and get a number?

If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone and allow
that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security reasons!?
Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through...

dba-tamuk · External Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 6

Sorry, forgot to mention that the machine (in question) is in the DMZ.
Obviously, it's not my network blocking the DNS but any multitude of network
devices between me and the end-point.

"dba-tamuk" wrote:

> So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet another
> Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
>
> I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> 0x8007232C
> DNS request not supported by name server.
>
> How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using the name
> server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS request,
> instead of using a static server?
>
> Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays gray with
> 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked drop-down
> box and get a number?
>
> If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone and allow
> that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security reasons!?
> Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through...
>

Jupiter Jones [MVP] · External Since: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1607

Have you asked your IT department?
Since you are attempting to activate Enterprise, that is where you
should start.

"If my ISP is blocking..."
that sounds more like an ISP issue rather than Microsoft as you
suggest.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org

"dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
> So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
> another
> Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
>
> I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> 0x8007232C
> DNS request not supported by name server.
>
> How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using
> the name
> server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS
> request,
> instead of using a static server?
>
> Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays
> gray with
> 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
> drop-down
> box and get a number?
>
> If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone
> and allow
> that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security
> reasons!?
> Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through.

dba-tamuk · External Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 6

Contacted my ISP, and they shunned me saying that this was a Microsoft issue,
not their issue Neutral

So, I could pay $139 bux for a 6-month or so subscription
to Support+ or a one-time $99 fee [ATT/SBC]... All this just fix a simple DNS
issue...

I can do nslookup on www.google.com and reverse lookup on my i.p. address,
so I don't understand what the DNS issue is with activation. The only thing I
noticed, that might be an issue, is that I don't get an "authoritative
answer".

The only other option would be to bring the box to work to activate it.

Also, can anyone tell me why I can't select a country in the drop-down box
for call-activation?

Thanks!

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Have you asked your IT department?
> Since you are attempting to activate Enterprise, that is where you
> should start.
>
> "If my ISP is blocking..."
> that sounds more like an ISP issue rather than Microsoft as you
> suggest.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
> > So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
> > another
> > Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
> >
> > I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> > 0x8007232C
> > DNS request not supported by name server.
> >
> > How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using
> > the name
> > server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS
> > request,
> > instead of using a static server?
> >
> > Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays
> > gray with
> > 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
> > drop-down
> > box and get a number?
> >
> > If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone
> > and allow
> > that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security
> > reasons!?
> > Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through.
>
>

dba-tamuk · External Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 6

Sorry, been a crazy day...
I can't select a country to get a number, but if I press next, it gives me a
number in Afghanistan to call...
How can I find out the U.S. number and why can't I select a country?

Thanks!

"dba-tamuk" wrote:

> Contacted my ISP, and they shunned me saying that this was a Microsoft issue,
> not their issue Neutral

So, I could pay $139 bux for a 6-month or so subscription
> to Support+ or a one-time $99 fee [ATT/SBC]... All this just fix a simple DNS
> issue...
>
> I can do nslookup on www.google.com and reverse lookup on my i.p. address,
> so I don't understand what the DNS issue is with activation. The only thing I
> noticed, that might be an issue, is that I don't get an "authoritative
> answer".
>
> The only other option would be to bring the box to work to activate it.
>
> Also, can anyone tell me why I can't select a country in the drop-down box
> for call-activation?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Have you asked your IT department?
> > Since you are attempting to activate Enterprise, that is where you
> > should start.
> >
> > "If my ISP is blocking..."
> > that sounds more like an ISP issue rather than Microsoft as you
> > suggest.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> > http://www.dts-l.org
> >
> >
> > "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
> > > So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
> > > another
> > > Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
> > >
> > > I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> > > 0x8007232C
> > > DNS request not supported by name server.
> > >
> > > How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using
> > > the name
> > > server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS
> > > request,
> > > instead of using a static server?
> > >
> > > Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays
> > > gray with
> > > 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
> > > drop-down
> > > box and get a number?
> > >
> > > If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone
> > > and allow
> > > that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security
> > > reasons!?
> > > Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through.
> >
> >

Dave · External Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 538

The US number is
1-866-740-1256 (toll-free)

"dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B6FB5F3E-8EAD-4E16-BB38-F244E84E651F@microsoft.com...
> Sorry, been a crazy day...
> I can't select a country to get a number, but if I press next, it gives me
> a
> number in Afghanistan to call...
> How can I find out the U.S. number and why can't I select a country?
>
> Thanks!
>
> "dba-tamuk" wrote:
>
>> Contacted my ISP, and they shunned me saying that this was a Microsoft
>> issue,
>> not their issue Neutral

So, I could pay $139 bux for a 6-month or so
>> subscription
>> to Support+ or a one-time $99 fee [ATT/SBC]... All this just fix a simple
>> DNS
>> issue...
>>
>> I can do nslookup on www.google.com and reverse lookup on my i.p.
>> address,
>> so I don't understand what the DNS issue is with activation. The only
>> thing I
>> noticed, that might be an issue, is that I don't get an "authoritative
>> answer".
>>
>> The only other option would be to bring the box to work to activate it.
>>
>> Also, can anyone tell me why I can't select a country in the drop-down
>> box
>> for call-activation?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>>
>> > Have you asked your IT department?
>> > Since you are attempting to activate Enterprise, that is where you
>> > should start.
>> >
>> > "If my ISP is blocking..."
>> > that sounds more like an ISP issue rather than Microsoft as you
>> > suggest.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> > http://www.dts-l.org
>> >
>> >
>> > "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
>> > > So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
>> > > another
>> > > Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
>> > >
>> > > I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
>> > > 0x8007232C
>> > > DNS request not supported by name server.
>> > >
>> > > How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using
>> > > the name
>> > > server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS
>> > > request,
>> > > instead of using a static server?
>> > >
>> > > Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays
>> > > gray with
>> > > 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
>> > > drop-down
>> > > box and get a number?
>> > >
>> > > If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone
>> > > and allow
>> > > that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security
>> > > reasons!?
>> > > Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through.
>> >
>> >

dba-tamuk · External Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 6

I got some Indian guy, and after I told him it was Volume License, he tried
to transfer me to another department and it failed giving an error code of
SB98: The call you are trying to make is outside of your area...

Can anyone tell me what type of DNS request the SLUI program is doing?
Am I the only that's having this two-teired issue of not being able to
active online or get the numbers by using 'slui.exe 4'?

Vista succesfully passed genuine advantage validation but can't activate. Is
there a downloadable tool, such as the WGA Validation tool?
[This, I really doubt, but it's worth asking...]

I understand Microsoft's necessity for activation, but leaving customers in
the dark about how activation works or what methods to troubleshoot should
'a', 'b' or 'c' issue arise is not consumer-friendly.

Is there a packet-capture program compatible with Vista, so I can see what
the DNS request is, and work from there?

"Dave" wrote:

> The US number is
> 1-866-740-1256 (toll-free)
>
>
>
>
> "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B6FB5F3E-8EAD-4E16-BB38-F244E84E651F@microsoft.com...
> > Sorry, been a crazy day...
> > I can't select a country to get a number, but if I press next, it gives me
> > a
> > number in Afghanistan to call...
> > How can I find out the U.S. number and why can't I select a country?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > "dba-tamuk" wrote:
> >
> >> Contacted my ISP, and they shunned me saying that this was a Microsoft
> >> issue,
> >> not their issue Neutral

So, I could pay $139 bux for a 6-month or so
> >> subscription
> >> to Support+ or a one-time $99 fee [ATT/SBC]... All this just fix a simple
> >> DNS
> >> issue...
> >>
> >> I can do nslookup on www.google.com and reverse lookup on my i.p.
> >> address,
> >> so I don't understand what the DNS issue is with activation. The only
> >> thing I
> >> noticed, that might be an issue, is that I don't get an "authoritative
> >> answer".
> >>
> >> The only other option would be to bring the box to work to activate it.
> >>
> >> Also, can anyone tell me why I can't select a country in the drop-down
> >> box
> >> for call-activation?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >>
> >> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Have you asked your IT department?
> >> > Since you are attempting to activate Enterprise, that is where you
> >> > should start.
> >> >
> >> > "If my ISP is blocking..."
> >> > that sounds more like an ISP issue rather than Microsoft as you
> >> > suggest.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >> > http://www.dts-l.org
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
> >> > > So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
> >> > > another
> >> > > Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
> >> > >
> >> > > I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> >> > > 0x8007232C
> >> > > DNS request not supported by name server.
> >> > >
> >> > > How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using
> >> > > the name
> >> > > server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS
> >> > > request,
> >> > > instead of using a static server?
> >> > >
> >> > > Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays
> >> > > gray with
> >> > > 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
> >> > > drop-down
> >> > > box and get a number?
> >> > >
> >> > > If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone
> >> > > and allow
> >> > > that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security
> >> > > reasons!?
> >> > > Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through.
> >> >
> >> >
>

billb · External Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 2

There are two types of activation... Multiple Access Key (MAK) and Microsoft
Key Service (MKS). The key you tried to use suggests that it's a MKS type
key. Your computer was contacting the DNS to find the MKS service on your
network. The response tells me that the DNS server your computer is using is
not holding a service record for the MKS service. Volume License key, you
say? Yep, that sounds like that might be what's happening.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490211.aspx

"dba-tamuk" wrote:

> I got some Indian guy, and after I told him it was Volume License, he tried
> to transfer me to another department and it failed giving an error code of
> SB98: The call you are trying to make is outside of your area...
>
> Can anyone tell me what type of DNS request the SLUI program is doing?
> Am I the only that's having this two-teired issue of not being able to
> active online or get the numbers by using 'slui.exe 4'?
>
> Vista succesfully passed genuine advantage validation but can't activate. Is
> there a downloadable tool, such as the WGA Validation tool?
> [This, I really doubt, but it's worth asking...]
>
> I understand Microsoft's necessity for activation, but leaving customers in
> the dark about how activation works or what methods to troubleshoot should
> 'a', 'b' or 'c' issue arise is not consumer-friendly.
>
> Is there a packet-capture program compatible with Vista, so I can see what
> the DNS request is, and work from there?
>
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>
> > The US number is
> > 1-866-740-1256 (toll-free)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:B6FB5F3E-8EAD-4E16-BB38-F244E84E651F@microsoft.com...
> > > Sorry, been a crazy day...
> > > I can't select a country to get a number, but if I press next, it gives me
> > > a
> > > number in Afghanistan to call...
> > > How can I find out the U.S. number and why can't I select a country?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > "dba-tamuk" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Contacted my ISP, and they shunned me saying that this was a Microsoft
> > >> issue,
> > >> not their issue Neutral

So, I could pay $139 bux for a 6-month or so
> > >> subscription
> > >> to Support+ or a one-time $99 fee [ATT/SBC]... All this just fix a simple
> > >> DNS
> > >> issue...
> > >>
> > >> I can do nslookup on www.google.com and reverse lookup on my i.p.
> > >> address,
> > >> so I don't understand what the DNS issue is with activation. The only
> > >> thing I
> > >> noticed, that might be an issue, is that I don't get an "authoritative
> > >> answer".
> > >>
> > >> The only other option would be to bring the box to work to activate it.
> > >>
> > >> Also, can anyone tell me why I can't select a country in the drop-down
> > >> box
> > >> for call-activation?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Have you asked your IT department?
> > >> > Since you are attempting to activate Enterprise, that is where you
> > >> > should start.
> > >> >
> > >> > "If my ISP is blocking..."
> > >> > that sounds more like an ISP issue rather than Microsoft as you
> > >> > suggest.
> > >> >
> > >> > --
> > >> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > >> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> > >> > http://www.dts-l.org
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > "dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> > news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
> > >> > > So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
> > >> > > another
> > >> > > Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> > >> > > 0x8007232C
> > >> > > DNS request not supported by name server.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using
> > >> > > the name
> > >> > > server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS
> > >> > > request,
> > >> > > instead of using a static server?
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays
> > >> > > gray with
> > >> > > 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
> > >> > > drop-down
> > >> > > box and get a number?
> > >> > >
> > >> > > If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone
> > >> > > and allow
> > >> > > that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security
> > >> > > reasons!?
> > >> > > Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> >

Jupiter Jones [MVP] · External Since: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1607

You have stated you have an enterprise version.
whether some or all of your issues are a result of customization by
the owning organization, is something you need to determine.

You need to contact the IT department of your organization.
They maintain your organizations computers and are not the same as
your ISP.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org

"dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E27F09E0-B9BC-4354-B995-73CEDEAFB108@microsoft.com...
> Contacted my ISP, and they shunned me saying that this was a
> Microsoft issue,
> not their issue Neutral

So, I could pay $139 bux for a 6-month or so
> subscription
> to Support+ or a one-time $99 fee [ATT/SBC]... All this just fix a
> simple DNS
> issue...
>
> I can do nslookup on www.google.com and reverse lookup on my i.p.
> address,
> so I don't understand what the DNS issue is with activation. The
> only thing I
> noticed, that might be an issue, is that I don't get an
> "authoritative
> answer".
>
> The only other option would be to bring the box to work to activate
> it.
>
> Also, can anyone tell me why I can't select a country in the
> drop-down box
> for call-activation?
>
> Thanks!

Mick Murphy · External Since: Jun 29, 2007 Posts: 252

If you have a legitimate Corporate Volume Licence OS, it is activated
remotely via a Microsoft Server.

Just where did you acquire it?

And it has to be reactivated every 6 months.
A Microsoft innitiative to stop piracy.

"dba-tamuk" wrote:

> So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet another
> Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
>
> I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> 0x8007232C
> DNS request not supported by name server.
>
> How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using the name
> server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS request,
> instead of using a static server?
>
> Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays gray with
> 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked drop-down
> box and get a number?
>
> If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone and allow
> that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security reasons!?
> Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through...
>

Carey Frisch [MVP] · External Since: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 15

Windows Vista Volume Activation 2.0 Step-By-Step Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb335288.aspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

"dba-tamuk" wrote:

> So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet another
> Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
>
> I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> 0x8007232C
> DNS request not supported by name server.
>
> How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using the name
> server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS request,
> instead of using a static server?
>
> Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays gray with
> 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked drop-down
> box and get a number?
>
> If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone and allow
> that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security reasons!?
> Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through...
>

Seth · External Since: May 29, 2007 Posts: 33

"dba-tamuk" <dbatamuk.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:136E027D-E54F-4892-8A88-B390B869D2AC@microsoft.com...
> So, yeah... Obviously, I can't activate the 'ole Windows Vista. Yet
> another
> Micro$haft product with bugs in it.
>
> I tried online activation, which gives me the error code:
> 0x8007232C
> DNS request not supported by name server.
>
> How do I found out which name server it could possibly be!? Using the name
> server request seems a bit redundant. Why did they opt for a DNS request,
> instead of using a static server?
>
> Second: I tried 'slui.exe 4' and no go... The drop-down box stays gray
> with
> 'Afghanistan' as the active selection. How can I bypass the locked
> drop-down
> box and get a number?
>
> If my ISP is blocking DNS requests, why should they trust someone and
> allow
> that traffic, when it's obviously being blocked for security reasons!?
> Obviously, Micro$haft didn't think this one through...

When you installed you didn't specify a product key. In fact, you weren't
asked for one. Enterprise versions install with a special KMS key that tell
the activation service to look for a DNS record for your KMS server.
Obviously that won't extend outside of your organization.

You can A) bring it to work where on that network, if the admins installed
the KMS server correctly, your PC will be able to find the KMS record

or

B) See if your IT department also has MAK keys. You can then, at a DOS box
(with administrative rights) enter the command ...

cscript c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ipk <productkey>
(replacing <productkey> with the MAK key your IT folks gave you, followed
by...

cscript c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ato
to perform the activation process.

So, no "bugs" as you put it (at least in this situation), it's you who are
not using the product as designed.