Please help...I have Vista Beta2 5384 build...continue to have app

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I have a problem with my Vista build... In continue to have application
problems and errors. When my desktop turns on i can sign into my account,
and then the problem starts. An "Activate Windows Now" window pops up and it
does not allow me to insert my Key, in the Retype you product Key choice.

I continue to receive this error: Authentication Failed with the following
error: 0x800705B4 : Please help, vista was working fine until this happened.

I am on my laptop right now, my Vista desktop does not work past the
Activation window. plesae help

 

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"Activation" refers to Vista calling home to the mothership to say "Having a
good time, all is well." So, do you have your desktop connected to the
internet?