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January 17, 2017
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Check activation?

  • January 17, 2017
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When  I go to download a book i get an error message  "check activation"    Checking activation shows that the pc is authorized - however i have changed my email - would this be the problem.. and should I erase the activation and put in the new email.   I just want to read my books... no big deal...plain and simple request

How to authorize my e-reader?​

Adobe Digital Editions​

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    Nanaky
    Nanaky
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    January 18, 2017

    Windows:

        Close all applications.

        Choose Start > Run.

        In the Open text box, type regedit and then press Enter. The Registry Editor opens.

        In the left pane of the Registry Editor, locate the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adept

        Select the Adept key.

        Choose File > Export.

        In the Export Registry File dialog box, select Selected Branch under Export Range. Enter a name and location for the backup registry key, and then click Save.

        Right-click the Adept key and choose Delete.

        In the Confirm Key Delete dialog, click OK.

        Close the Registry Editor.

        Open Adobe Digital Editions and reauthorize.

    Macintosh:

        quit Adobe Digital Editions.

        Navigate to /Users//Library/Application Support/Adobe/Digital Editions and drag the activation.dat file to the trash.

        If you are using 10.7, see https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

        Open Adobe Digital Editions and reauthorize.

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