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June 23, 2016
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"Error! Check Activation"

  • June 23, 2016
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Version 4.5.1.139278

When I attempted to access a book I had just downloaded, I got this error. The boards claim that the cause of this error has been fixed. Apparently it hasn't. What do I need to do so that  can access my books?

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      Correct answer Nanaky

      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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      anne-claires45215823
      New Participant
      March 22, 2017

      Hello, I have this problem since a long time, but I have to solve it really quickly to read my books just now. I did the manipulation you suggested, but the result is that, in the mean time when I open again my adobe digital , the key is coming back to the Registey library, so it's not possible to re authorize. ANd if I ask to stop authorization, the window says it's not possible.

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      nathaliep38668710
      Participating Frequently
      March 17, 2017

      I don't see anything called Adept key. I have Adept Activation or Device.

      Nanaky
      Nanaky
      Participating Frequently
      March 17, 2017

      But you found the folder in the registry HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Adobe?

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      nathaliep38668710
      Participating Frequently
      March 17, 2017

      Yes I did.

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      tobisar30966855
      New Participant
      June 24, 2016

      Today I had the same problem. My windows clock was false!!! One hour behind the real time.

      Nanaky
      NanakyCorrect answer
      Participating Frequently
      June 24, 2016

      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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