Hi MilePower,
I normally don't see the error code 0x80072ee7 very much. It usually indicates either a communication error when attempting to Activate over the Internet (but in your case, your Vista is already Activated) or a problem with Vista's Licensing Store. In addition, I see out on the internet that error code 0x80072ee7 may also be associated with Windows Update.
Lastly, to complicate the issue more, you have that sfc /scannow message about Vista having corrupt files of some sort.
Please give the below steps a try. The first set of steps will attempt to Regenerate the Licensing Store. If that doesn't work, move on to the next set of steps that will recreate the Store.
If these steps fail to resolve the issue, then Vista's Licensing Store isn't the problem. My assumption, therefore, is that those corrupt files (that sfc /scannow mentioned) are the root cause and since I have no way of fixing corrupt files, I would recommend reinstalling Vista. You may also contact Vista Support (
http://support.microsoft.com) and see if they have any other options for you.
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Step set #1
1) Open Internet Explorer
2) A Browser will open, type: %windir%\system32 into the address field
3) Find the file cmd.exe
4) Right Click on the cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator
5) Type: cscript slmgr.vbs -rilc (It may take a long time for this to complete, please be patient)
6) Hit the Enter key
7) Reboot 2 times
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Step set #2
1) Open Internet Browser
2) Type %windir%\system32 into the browser address bar.
3) Find the file CMD.exe
4) Right-Click on CMD.exe and select Run as Administrator
5) Type: net stop slsvc (it may ask you if you are sure, select yes)
6) Type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing
7) Type: rename tokens.dat tokens.bar
8) Type: cd %windir%\system32
9) Type net start slsvc
10) Reboot Twice
11) Vista may ask to re-enter your Product Key and/or Re-activate
Thank you,
Darin MS
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