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DNS Server Failure 0x8007232A: 3 Methods to Fix It
You may start by running your Network troubleshooter
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you encounter the error code 0x8007232A, you face a DNS Server Failure. This Windows error code indicates your computer cannot resolve the name of a Key Management Service server. It will not be able to find the server’s IP address and will not activate Windows.
We will show you how to fix it in this guide. You may read our other guide to learn troubleshooting steps when theconnection to the KMS server fails.
What is error code 0x8007232A?
This is a network error that is caused by the following factors:
You may consider using the bestnetwork adapter driverto limit the possibility of error due to network complications.
How do I fix error code 0x8007232A?
Before any solutions, try this workaround:
If the error persists, you should try the solutions below.
1. Run the Network troubleshooter
2. Allow Key Management Service through Firewall
Alternatively, you may create a new port for KMS with the steps below:
3. Check KMS Host Server for Internet
You should find success using any of the solutions above. We have not written them in any particular order, so you should try whichever seems the most applicable.
In extreme situations, you may considerfactory resetting your computer. However, this may lead to the loss of some important files.
That is all in this guide. Please let us know what solutions resolved the 0x8007232A error.
More about the topics:Activation Errors,DNS
Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
