Can't activate XP SP2 after sysprep

[Guest]

I've used sysprep to create an image for deployment to new systems. When the
new systems get in to Windows the activation reminder pops up. When I try to
activate windows I get to the screen where is says "Checking for
connectivity..." and just sits there. I have a connection to the internet so
that isn't the problem. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Guest]

Unable to Establish a Connection with the Activation Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306153/en-us

 

[Guest]

Unfortunately this doesn't look like the problem, the date and time are
accurate.