error code 8072f8f -- new computer new software , just got it today as package , windows vista home premium will not validate

Question

error code 0x80072F8F

Answer 1

Error code	Description
0x8004FC03	Unrecognized error.
0X8004FE2D	HTTP_STATUS_DENIED.
0x8004FE33	HTTP_STATUS_PROXY_AUTH_REQ.
0x8004FE91	HTTP_STATUS_NOT_SUPPORTED.
0x80072EE7	The server name or address could not be resolved.
0x80072EFD	A connection with the server could not be established.
0x80072F78	The server returned an invalid or unrecognized response.
0x80072F8F	A security error occurred.

If you received one of the error codes in this list, go to method F.

Method F: Verify that your Internet connection is working This method is rated: Moderately easy.

To complete this method, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
2. In the Search Help box or in the Search online Help box, type Troubleshoot network and Internet connection problems, and then click Search Help.
3. In the list of topics, click Troubleshoot network and Internet connection problems.
4. Click the link that best describes the problem that you are experiencing.
5. Follow the suggestions to troubleshoot the problem that you are experiencing.
6. When you are finished, follow the steps in method B to reactivate Windows Vista.

If this method worked, you are finished.

If this method did not work for you, go to method G.

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Method G: Activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system This method is rated: Easy.

To complete this method, follow these steps:

1. Click Start

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, and then click Computer. 2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.

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If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue. 3. Click Show me other ways to Activate. 4. Click Use the automated phone system, and then follow the instructions that are provided.

You can also try this, and take the phone Option, and hold on for a real person:

[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/quick-start/activation-faq.aspx](http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/quick-start/activation-faq.aspx)  

 Activation FAQs at above link**.**

1. Click Start, and in the Search box type: 
**slui.exe 4**

2. Press ENTER on your Keyboard

3. Select your Country.

4. Take the
Phone Activation option, and hold on for a real person.

 If locked out except for 3 choices, use the reduced functionality option to get into Windows to do the above Activation.

[http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/threads](http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/threads)

“Issues relating to the Windows Vista Software Protection Platform - Non-Genuine dialog boxes, validation problems, or Software Licensing Services
 messages.”

If the information/help supplied does not work, repost your question in the above Forum.

Cheers.

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Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner