i have vista beta2 5384 build continue ha

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 -- matt

"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?
"Matt Barrett" wrote:

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 -- matt