Windows server 2008 activation slui

I believe i'm using an MAK key if that's what Technet gives out , to activate. Thanks, Steve. Sunday, March 14, AM. Hi, Steve. Just a few quick comments. The single most important thing to ensure prior to licensing a machine is to make sure the computer - not you as the user, has Internet access.

Confirm that the slmgr command comes back with a status of activated. Now, going back to the proxy briefly, you may or may not get mileage out of the netsh command I used. It will help where you are in an environment where you do have a proxy, but it does not require authentication, or it does require authentication and computers accounts are granted access to pass through NTLM.

Where it will not help is if you're using something like a Squid proxy with basic authentication. They will be able to assist you with this, if they are willing and that's often the problem, but I can't help you with that. Furthermore, you're in a position where the machine is possibly already activated, or not, or something in between. I don't quite know what to make of your description of events there.

My honest opinion is that it is firewall related, but as I don't manage the firewall Another member of our sister company manages it I can't really compare the differences side by side. I can access the internet on the server, but under the "Network and Sharing Center" it lists the connection as local only with a big red X next to the internet. A very good friend of mine gave me access to his key for Windows Server to test the activation.

Still waiting to hear Microsoft's official response, but I imagine they should just refresh my key for me. Turn it off and see if you can run the slui4 command again. Thanks for the tip but I've tried this - Dialog box is still grayed out and stuck on Afghanistan. What is configured for the network settings? Internal dns server or a public dns? Perhaps resolving the big red x will correct the other issue. IP Address is Chris Microsoft Suggested I ask Robert for support with the issue.

But I am seriously, seriously baffled with this and the MS Support teams over here aren't very helpful with the matter :. Brand Representative for Microsoft. Anyone got any ideas?

The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical. Not enough information. Not enough pictures. Any additional feedback? Submit feedback.