Windows activation error 0x8007267C: No internet or activation server unavailable
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What the code means
No DNS servers configured for local system. (System Error Codes (9000-11999))
Code facts for 0x8007267C
| Code as Windows shows it | 0x8007267C |
|---|---|
| Type | Win32 error code |
| Symbolic name | DNS_ERROR_NO_DNS_SERVERS |
| Hexadecimal, 8 digits | 0x8007267C |
| Decimal (unsigned) | 2147952252 |
| Decimal (signed 32-bit) | -2147015044 |
| Severity | failure |
| Facility | 7 FACILITY_WIN32 |
| Windows error number inside this code | 9852 DNS_ERROR_NO_DNS_SERVERS: No DNS servers configured for local system. |
| Group | Activation errors |
Code facts: System Error Codes (9000-11999) (Microsoft Learn, CC BY 4.0), checked Nov 14, 2026.
Where this error shows up
This code shows up when Windows tries to activate or when the product key is checked.
Applies to
Windows 11 and Windows 10 (page has a section for each). Windows 10 support ended 14 Oct 2025 per page.
Try these first
These steps carry no risk flag in the data. They keep the order of the full list below, which is not reordered. A step without a flag is not a promise that it is safe for your computer.
3 steps to try, in order
Steps are grouped by the Microsoft page they come from. The page lists only what those pages give; other causes of 0x8007267C are not covered.
If this page and Microsoft's page differ, follow Microsoft's page.
From: Get help with Windows activation errors
Source: Get help with Windows activation errors (Microsoft Support), checked Nov 14, 2026. Summary in our own words; Microsoft's page has the full steps.
Steps follow the Windows 11 tab of Microsoft's activation help page; its Windows 10 tab has its own version of this row (Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025).
Check the connection and firewall
Make sure the device is connected to the internet and that the firewall isn't blocking activation.
From: Windows Activation fails with error code: 0x8007267C
Source: Windows Activation fails with error code: 0x8007267C (Microsoft Learn), checked Nov 14, 2026. © Microsoft, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Steps shortened and reworded by PC Driver Update.
Microsoft's page for 0x8007267C (applies to Windows Server): the machine has no DNS server registered in its network properties (DNS_ERROR_NO_DNS_SERVERS).
Check the DNS server setup
Applies to Windows Server.
On the client, open a command prompt and run IPCONFIG /all. Verify that the IP address, subnet mask, DNS server and default gateway are correct for your environment.
Test basic connectivity to the DNS server: ping <DNS Server IP address>. If that fails, troubleshoot TCP/IP first.
After fixing the DNS connectivity, try activation again from an elevated Command prompt: cscript \windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ato
No DNS server: use a MAK and phone activation
Applies to Windows Server.
If no DNS server is connected to the network, you can switch to a MAK product key to activate a volume license installation: slmgr -ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
Then complete activation with the phone activation wizard: slui 04
Stop and get help
If these steps do not fix the problem, or you are not sure about a step, stop and get help from Microsoft Support or from the maker of your PC. Stop at once if the data on this computer is at risk: back up your files first, or ask a professional before you go on.
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