Hi!
I downloaded Windows 8.1 from my university's website weeks ago and in order to activate it using KMS, I must be connected to their VPN. The issue is I can't seem to establish the VPN connection. I keep receiving Error 800. I spoke with and chatted with Microsoft Support Answer desk numerous times, but no one seems to be able to resolve the issue. I get the same error on another computer I tried that had Windows 8, but not when I tried it on a Windows 7 installed computer (all were on the same network using the same internet connection having the same VPN properties). I have tried everything suggested by Microsoft employees or ones on the website and nothing seems to work! I'm wondering if this is a common Windows 8 issue (since we have two Windows 8 laptops that can't seem to establish the connection while the Windows 7 one can)? If so, how am I going to be able to activate my windows?! I'm guessing the activation period is not a long time and I don't want to get locked out, or have whatever happens once the period is over happen. I also contacted the school's IT, and they couldn't help either, but apparently the problem is not unheard of among Windows 8/8.1 users (Wish I was warned before installing!). I'm just wondering if there is anything you could do to help? I have been spending weeks on this issue and it is very frustrating. Thank you.