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gayef6929
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October 31, 2016
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Error message not understood

  • October 31, 2016
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Hello.  Am trying to Launch Adobe Digital Editions.  I have Windows 7 operating system.  I entered my Adobe ID & password and got:  "An error has been detected.  "Activation Server error code: E_AUTH_NOT_READY Digital Editions encountered an error on the activation server"

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cselhost
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November 2, 2016

Hi Gayef6929,

You need to manually delete the activation file and then sign back in. Please follow these steps:

You must have administration authority.

On Windows it can be found here:
Open Windows Registry by using the command prompt and typing 'regedit' or by opening the start menu (Windows key + S is a shortcut) and searching for 'regedit'.

Search for the following folder:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adept\Activation

The 'Activation' folder can be entirely deleted.

 

Restart ADE and it should be deactivated at this point. You should be good to sign back in and try the download again.

Nanaky
Nanaky
Participating Frequently
November 1, 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.

gayef6929
gayef6929Author
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November 1, 2016

Choose "start/run" of what?  I'm not a computer person so don't know where to begin with your instructions.  If I click on the "Adobe Digital Editions 4.5" icon and go to "Help", I have the options of "authorize computer" or "erase authorization".  it's when I choose "authorize computer" and enter my ID and password that I get the error message.  I don't know what I need to "Start/run"  Sorry

From: Nanaky <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

To: gaye farnsworth <rich_gaye@yahoo.com>

Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 8:47 AM

Subject: Error message not understood

Error message not understood

created by Nanaky in Adobe Digital Editions - View the full discussionWindows:     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. If the reply above answers your question, please take a moment to mark this answer as correct by visiting: https://forums.adobe.com/message/9104507#9104507 and clicking ‘Correct’ below the answer Replies to this message go to everyone subscribed to this thread, not directly to the person who posted the message. To post a reply, either reply to this email or visit the message page: Please note that the Adobe Forums do not accept email attachments. If you want to embed an image in your message please visit the thread in the forum and click the camera icon: https://forums.adobe.com/message/9104507#9104507 To unsubscribe from this thread, please visit the message page at , click "Following" at the top right, & "Stop Following" Start a new discussion in Adobe Digital Editions by email or at Adobe Community For more information about maintaining your forum email notifications please go to https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1516624. This email was sent by Adobe Community because you are a registered user.

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Nanaky
Nanaky
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November 2, 2016

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