problem installing server 2008

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hiya,

downloaded 32 bit edition of server 2008 from my technet subscription with view to running it within a vm although it stalls on the activation error attached. I have tried selecting not to use the key from my account and received the same error. I have also downloaded another iso from the site, although received the same results. planning to try it on a physical box, but wondered if anyone else has experienced the same problem.

same result with vmworkstation, vmplayer and virtual pc 2007.

thanks,

 

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Hi Si,

Have you tried installing it all the way through without the key then adding it later?

 

guys - thanks for the posts.

Up until now, i tried entering the key which produced the error above and also not entering it which results in it asking you which installation of server you want to install. although not erroring out; it went no further (and left if for a while with no further activity) after selecting windows server.

after reading the link by ken, i left the key field empty and left the "activate online automatically" and it prompted me twice to enter the key and after selecting "no", it took me to the "choose windows edition". It worked and is now installing.

Thanks guys!

 

I can say with confidence that I have carried out the above in the past by installing without the key and activating upon complete install. The result was success, try this and lets know if it works in this case for you as well.