After investigating this particular issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are several different underlying cause that might trigger this particular error code. Here’s a list of potential culprits that might be responsible for this particular error code: Now that you know every potential culprit that might be responsible for the apparition of this error code, here’s a list of methods that were actually confirmed by other affected users:
Method 1: Running the Activation Troubleshooter
More often than not, you can attribute the apparition of this issue to some kind of licensing inconsistency that is affecting your computer’s ability to communicate with the activation servers. If you find yourself in this scenario, our recommendation is to start this troubleshooting guide by running the Activation Troubleshooter and applying the recommended fix. Most user reports flagging this issue have reported that the problem only started occurring after they made a major hardware change (most commonly replacing the motherboard). If this scenario is applicable in your particular scenario, follow the instructions below to run the Activation Troubleshooter and apply the recommended fix: If you still end up seeing the same 0x8007267C error is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 2: Flushing your DNS Cache
Since this particular error code can be translated to ‘No DNS servers configured for local system.‘, you should start this troubleshooting guide by flushing your current DNS (Domain Name Server) in order to resolve the majority of network inconsistencies that might be preventing your computer from connecting to the Activation server. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the problem by opening an elevated Command prompt and running a series of commands that will successfully flush and renew your current DNS configuration. Note: Going this route will not cause any underlying changes in regards to how your network operates, The only thing that this does is it ends up clearing the current DNS-related temp data and forces the assignment of new DNS information. In case you haven’t tried fixing the 0x8007267C error by flushing your current DNS yet, follow the instructions below: If flushing your DNS cache didn’t allow you to fix the issue, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 3: Migrating to Google DNS
Even if a simple didn’t fix the activation error 0x8007267C in your case, that doesn’t mean the problem is not DNS related. It’s also possible that the current DNS range used by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) is no longer accepted by the MS activation server. If you find yourself in this particular scenario, you should be able to fix this problem by changing the default DNS range with the equivalents supplied by google. To make matters easier for you, we’ve walked you through the entire process. Follow the instructions below: If the same problem is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 4: Using MAK (Multiple Activation Key)
Once you’ve ensured that the DNS server you’re currently connected to is not responsible for the apparition of the 0x8007267C error, one last thing you can try before requesting specialized support, you can switch to a MAK product key to activate your volume license installation. Several affected users that were dealing with the same problem have confirmed that using the SLMGR utility was the only thing that allowed them to fix the issue. If you haven’t tried avoiding this error via SLMGR yet, follow the instructions below to use the Software Licensing Management Tool to try to activate your Windows 10 license key: In case utilizing MAK didn’t allow you to avoid the apparition of the 0x8007267C error code, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 5: Contacting a Microsoft Support Agent
In case none of the methods above have worked in your case and you’ve made sure that you’re using a viable Windows 10 licensed key, your last resort should be to get in contact with a LIVE Microsoft agent. Keep in mind that there are multiple ways to get in contact with a Microsoft Live agent, but the most common and quickest route is to rely on the official MS contact page and use the chat option of the Get Help app. Once you have successfully followed the instructions to get in contact with a live agent, be prepared to answer a couple of routine questions to confirm that you are the owner of the license. After everything checks out, the support agent will try to activate the key on your computer remotely.
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