Activation fails when you try to activate Windows Vista or Windows Longhorn Server over the InternetThis article pertains to any of the following Vista errors.1.Activation fails with error code 0x8004FE33.2. The following Error events may be recorded in the Application log:Log Name: ApplicationSource: Software Licensing ServiceEvent ID: 8198Level: Error Description: License Activation (SLUI.exe) failed with the following error code: 0x80004005Log Name: ApplicationSource: Software Licensing ServiceEvent ID: 1008Level: Error Description: Acquisition of Secure Processor Certificate failed. Status Code=hr=0x8004FE333. Activation is not successful, and you are not prompted for credentials.The reason for this may happen when you connect to the internet through a proxy server   read more »