E_LIC_NO_DISTRIBUTION_RIGHTS

This is a question for the field,

I've purchased an epub book from Simon & Shuster.  I downloaded ADE onto my PC.  I am using Windows XP Professional.  When I double-click the shortcut icon on my desktop to open ADE, the app opens and there is a prompt message as follows:

Resume Pending Tasks

One or more downloads are not finished. Do you want to resume pending tasks?

I click "ok".

I get this message box as a result:

Adobe Digital Editions

Error getting license
License server communication problem: E_LIC_NO_DISTRIBUTION_RIGHTS

What does this mean?  I remember registering the program when it prompted me to do so using my Adobe ID login.

I dont want to order the book again through another vendor although I was tempted through KOBO.  I downloaded the KOBOsetup.exe file, but have not activated it for use since it appears I would have to buy the book again.

Can anyone help me resolve this?  I'd like to read my book.  I wish it would have just been in PDF format like it's previous edition.

Thanks in advance.