[Abisha]

Update:

Hi Aaron,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Home Products Technical Support.



My name is Kapil and I will help you with Reader 2.5.



As I understand, while trying to activate Reader 2.5 you receive an error message stating, "Microsoft Activation Server is offline for regular maintenance or upgrade, or it may have technical difficulties now. Please try activating again later". Please let me know if this information is accurate.



I apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused.



I have tried to activate the Microsoft Reader and experienced the same issue that you have experienced. It seems that the Microsoft Reader Activation servers are down temporarily.



I would request you to try activating Microsoft Reader after 24 to 48 hours. I would inform you once the servers are up and running.



Aaron, please let me know if the above information addresses your concern. I will look forward to your reply. If anything in my e-mail is unclear or you require further help, please let us know. It is my pleasure to be of assistance.



Thank you for using Microsoft Home Product Support.



Regards,



Kapil

Microsoft Product Support Services



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